"Gabriel Martinelli's injury-time equalizer saw Arsenal snatch a 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Erling Haaland's first-half strike looked to be enough to secure a key win for Pep Guardiola's side at their fellow title challengers, but the strength of Arsenal's bench again proved to be enough to get the breakthrough as Martinelli lobbed Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 93rd minute of the match. For so long it looked like City's defensive stand was going to frustrate Arsenal."
"After a summer of largesse in the transfer market that established a squad depth to rival any in the sport, this was meant to be the afternoon when Arsenal underlined their title credentials. Having lost to Liverpool already, Arsenal could not afford to drop further points to City. They showed more life in the second half, but the first half was a turgid performance from Arsenal as they mustered only one shot on target."
Gabriel Martinelli scored an injury-time lob to rescue a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. Erling Haaland had given City the lead with a first-half strike from a rare City attack. Arsenal dominated possession but created few clear chances and managed only one shot on target in a turgid first half. Manager Mikel Arteta introduced Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze at halftime, which improved Arsenal's attacking urgency. City's back four remained resolute for long periods. Arsenal entered the match with expanded squad depth after heavy summer spending but missed an opportunity to secure a statement victory.
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