Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. His finish cancelled out Erling Haaland’s early opener and gave the Gunners a valuable point.
City struck in the ninth minute from a swift counter. Tijjani Reijnders broke from deep and played Haaland in, allowing the Norwegian striker to slot past David Raya for his 13th goal in eight games this season.
Arsenal looked short on ideas until a double substitution at half-time injected energy. Substitute Eberechi Eze forced a smart save from Gianluigi Donnarumma as the hosts pressed high.
Martinelli, who had scored and assisted off the bench against Athletic Bilbao, ran onto Eze’s speculative ball over the top and lobbed the goalkeeper in the 93rd minute to secure a point.
Key Quotes
- Mikel Arteta: “I am extremely proud of the players and the team. I am very disappointed with the result.”
- Declan Rice: “The run and finish is just unbelievable.”
- Pep Guardiola: “Arsenal was better. One time in ten years is not bad, right.”
Match stats
| Statistic | Arsenal | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Martinelli 93’ | Haaland 9’ |
| Possession | 67.2% | 32.8% |
| Shots (on target) | 14 (6) | 7 (4) |
| Key chances | Eze’s save, Martinelli lob | Haaland early finish |
| League position | 5 games, 10 points | 5 games, 7 points |
| Notable stat | – | Lowest possession for Guardiola in 601 top-flight games (Opta) |
Summary
Arsenal’s late equaliser keeps them in touch with Liverpool at the top, while City are left reflecting on a rare low-possession game. The result shows Arsenal’s resilience and Martinelli’s knack for delivering in crucial moments.
