Man City loses top spot after losing to Arsenal

Arsenal and Man City are two teams with many similarities in playing style. On the other hand, the two coaches Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola understand each other very well and know how to counter their opponents. Therefore, the confrontation at Emirates Stadium in round 8 of the Premier League took place in a tense stalemate but did not have many interesting developments.

Man City almost scored in the opening minutes when Josko Gvardiol hit the bar and Nathan Ake's shot went wide a few seconds later. Arsenal escaped a goal again when Julian Alvarez's challenge with the home goalkeeper sent the ball wide.

Arsenal and Man City struggled throughout the match. (Photo: Getty Images)

Those were rare exciting situations in the first half. Throughout the first half, Arsenal and Man City made it difficult for each other by constantly pressing and fiercely all over the field to limit the opponent's playing space. Man City did better but they also did not make a difference on the scoreboard.

After the break, Arsenal and Man City increased the tempo of play and showed more desire to attack. However, the stalemate between the two teams was still maintained. Shooting opportunities in the penalty area rarely appeared and shots could not get past the defense in front of the goal.

Martinelli scored the only goal of the match. (Photo: Getty Images)

As Arsenal and Man City fans braced themselves for a draw, a moment of genius occurred. Luck made the difference. Arsenal scored against Man City in the same way they did in the Community Shield.

Gabriel Martinelli's shot deflected off Ake. Goalkeeper Ederson made the first move and did not have time to turn to block. It was the only goal of the match. Arsenal won and moved up to second place in the table, level on points with leaders Tottenham.

Result: Arsenal 1-0 Man City

Score

Arsenal: Martinelli (86')

Minh Anh

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