Overview

• Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage‑time lob earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw after Erling Haaland’s ninth‑minute finish at the Emirates.
• Pep Guardiola said his side were “incredibly tired” after fielding an unchanged team from Thursday’s Champions League win over Napoli and then traveling to London.
• Bernardo Silva complained Arsenal had five days to recover versus City’s roughly two and a half, calling for greater “common sense” in scheduling major fixtures.
• Pundits targeted Mikel Arteta’s lineup and half‑time double change, with Gary Neville labeling him a “one‑trick pony” and Jamie Carragher saying Arsenal “wasted 45 minutes,” while Wayne Rooney praised Arteta for recognizing the problem and adjusting.
• Mikel Arteta defended Viktor Gyökeres after a quiet display, citing a lack of service, as both Arsenal and City sit behind early Premier League leaders Liverpool.