Overview

• Erling Haaland put City ahead on a ninth-minute counterattack before Gabriel Martinelli leveled in second-half stoppage time with a deft chip over Gianluigi Donnarumma.
• City ceded the ball and finished around 33% possession, reported as the lowest for a Guardiola side, after dropping into a deep, conservative shape.
• Donnarumma made several important saves, including efforts from Eberechi Eze, as Arsenal’s pressure intensified after the break.
• Bukayo Saka returned from injury as a substitute, whereas Martin Ødegaard was unavailable due to a shoulder issue.
• The result kept Arsenal second, five points behind Liverpool, and left City ninth on seven points, with Guardiola later acknowledging Arsenal’s significant investment.