"In the closing stages, Guardiola found himself in a lively exchange with Pawson on the sidelines. Instead of letting the telling-off get to him, the City boss suddenly leaned in and planted a kiss on Pawson's cheek. The official stepped back, momentarily startled but with a smile, before resuming his duties, while Guardiola chuckled with his hands on his hips both clearly seeing the funny side."
"Guardiola's grin didn't last long, however. Moments later, after Pawson signalled seven minutes of injury time, City conceded deep into stoppage time. Gabriel Martinelli rescued a point for Arsenal, superbly chipping Gianluigi Donnarumma to cancel out Haaland's opener. The result means Arsenal remain unbeaten in their last five Premier League meetings with City. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Guardiola praised his side's resilience."
Manchester City took an early lead through Erling Haaland's ninth-minute strike but conceded deep into stoppage time as Gabriel Martinelli superbly chipped Gianluigi Donnarumma to level the match. Late seven minutes of added time were signalled by fourth official Craig Pawson. During the closing stages Guardiola and Pawson exchanged words on the sidelines, and Guardiola unexpectedly leaned in and kissed Pawson on the cheek; both reacted with smiles before play resumed. The draw leaves Arsenal unbeaten in their last five Premier League meetings with City. Guardiola praised his squad's resilience and acknowledged Arsenal were generally better.
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