Overview

• Erling Haaland finished a ninth-minute counterattack before substitute Gabriel Martinelli lifted a stoppage-time equaliser from Eberechi Eze’s pass.
• Opta recorded 32.8% possession for Manchester City, the lowest for a Guardiola team in a top-flight match, with the visitors dropping into a 5-4-1 and defending deep.
• Mikel Arteta introduced Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze at halftime to raise Arsenal’s threat, with Gianluigi Donnarumma making key saves before being beaten late.
• Guardiola called the result fair and cited his players being “incredibly tired,” defending the deeper setup as a necessary adjustment after a congested week.
• The draw leaves Liverpool five points clear at the top, Arsenal second on goal difference, and City eight points off the lead in ninth place, extending scrutiny of their reported post‑European dip.