EPL: Dramatic Late Equalizer Denies Arsenal Historic Win at Manchester City

Arsenal's Brave Effort Thwarted by Manchester City's Late Show

Erling Haaland opened the scoring with his 100th goal for City, but Arsenal turned the game around...

John Stones' 97th-minute equalizer rescued Manchester City from a stunning defeat, denying Arsenal a memorable victory at Etihad Stadium in a thrilling Premier League encounter.

Manchester City salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw against Arsenal, thanks to John Stones' equalizer deep into stoppage time. The visitors had mounted an impressive rearguard action after Leandro Trossard's first-half dismissal, only to be denied victory in the dying seconds.

Erling Haaland opened the scoring with his 100th goal for City, but Arsenal turned the game around before halftime through Riccardo Calafiori's equalizer and Gabriel's header from a corner. Trossard's red card on the stroke of halftime left Arsenal facing an uphill task.

Despite City's relentless pressure, Arsenal's defense, led by goalkeeper David Raya, held firm until Stones' late intervention. The result maintains City's top spot in the Premier League.

Arsenal's performance demonstrated their title credentials, pushing City to the limit. Manager Mikel Arteta's side showed resilience and organization, but Trossard's needless second yellow card proved costly.

City boss Pep Guardiola recognized Arsenal as a significant threat to their title aspirations and was visibly animated throughout the match. The draw keeps Arsenal in contention, but the late equalizer will be a bitter pill to swallow.