Erling Haaland Gives Manchester City Lead but Martinelli Secures Draw for Arsenal

Erling Haaland put Manchester City ahead with a clinical finish from Tijjani Reijnders’ assist. Arsenal dominated possession, completing nearly twice as many passes as City, but struggled to create clear chances. Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score a stunning injury-time lob over Gvardiol and Donnarumma, rescuing a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Getting the better of Manchester City proved elusive for Arsenal until a moment of brilliance from Gabriel Martinelli rescued a point in their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. City took the lead through Erling Haaland, who finished expertly after Tijjani Reijnders delivered a perfect assist. Despite Arsenal dominating possession with almost double the passes of City, they struggled to break down a well-organized defensive setup.

Viktor Gyokeres had limited service and failed to capitalize on the chances that came his way. Arsenal’s breakthrough came deep into stoppage time. Martinelli, coming off the bench, latched onto a long ball, outran Josko Gvardiol, and lobbed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from 20 yards to level the score 1-1. The goal highlighted both a defensive lapse from City and Martinelli’s sharp finishing.

Throughout the match, Arsenal applied pressure, but City defended resolutely, forcing the Gunners into wide and sideways passes with few clear-cut opportunities. Substitutions such as Nwaneri for Trossard and Martinelli for Timer added attacking intent, while City made tactical changes including bringing on Nico González for Haaland. In the end, neither side could find a winner, leaving the points shared after 90+8 minutes of intense Premier League action.