Overview

• Erling Haaland struck in the 9th minute before Gabriel Martinelli equalised in the 90+3rd with a chip over Gianluigi Donnarumma to finish 1-1 at the Emirates.
• Manchester City abandoned their usual press for an unusually deep back five to block central lanes and protect the lead.
• Pep Guardiola said fatigue shaped the plan after an unchanged XI played three games in seven days, while captain Bernardo Silva criticised the schedule as "not fair."
• Arsenal dominated territory and possession but drew mixed reviews over Mikel Arteta’s conservative starting lineup, with other pundits defending the team’s control.
• City leave with a point and seven from a demanding week and now face Huddersfield in the Carabao Cup before Burnley in the Premier League.