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Manchester City vs Arsenal: Arteta goes to 6-3-0 formation as visitors cling on with 10 men

Arsenal were under pressure with ten players in the second half at the Etihad.

**Key Moments:**
– **45+8 mins (1-2):** Trossard receives a red card for kicking the ball away.
– **45+1 mins (1-2):** Gabriel scores, giving Arsenal the lead.
– **22 mins (1-1):** Calafiori equalizes with a stunning goal.
– **14 mins (1-0):** Gundogan hits the post.
– **9 mins (1-0):** Haaland opens the scoring.

**Latest Updates:**
– **6:25 pm:** Dias’s attempts are ineffective, with his latest shot going into the stands. Martinelli is struggling with cramp and is told to get up by referee Michael Oliver.
– **6:22 pm:** Kovacic fouls Havertz, but Arsenal can’t capitalize on the free kick. Rice receives a yellow card for time-wasting.
– **6:19 pm:** Walker and Savinho are substituted for Stones and Grealish as Dias dominates possession in the box.
– **6:15 pm:** Timber briefly excites Arsenal fans with a pass through Gvardiol’s legs, but City’s attempts to penetrate Arsenal’s defense are blocked.
– **6:11 pm:** Arsenal gain a rare free-kick opportunity but can’t convert it, and City regain possession.
– **6:08 pm:** Akanji and Savinho fail to convert their chances, with Arsenal defending well.
– **6:05 pm:** Myles Lewis-Skelly receives a yellow while warming up, even though he hasn’t debuted yet. This allows Arteta to communicate with his players.
– **6:02 pm:** Walker’s deflected shot earns another corner, but Raya makes a good save.
– **5:58 pm:** Gabriel gives up a corner after failing to earn a foul against Haaland.
– **5:55 pm:** Guardiola may soon bring on playmakers to counter Arsenal’s solid defense.
– **5:51 pm:** After a controversial decision, City are awarded a free-kick that fails to produce a goal.
– **5:48 pm:** City begins strongly; Silva’s attempt goes over the bar.
– **5:46 pm:** Arsenal’s entire team is defending deep, with Havertz denied a foul by the referee.
– **5:43 pm:** No halftime substitutions for City after Kovacic replaced the injured Rodri.
– **5:42 pm:** White comes on for Saka.
– **5:41 pm:** VAR confirms the reason for Trossard’s red card.
– **5:37 pm:** An eventful half draws to a close.
– **5:29 pm:** Halftime score: Manchester City 1, Arsenal 2.
– **5:26 pm:** Trossard receives a second yellow card before the break, significantly impacting the game.
– **5:23 pm:** Savinho protests a foul, but play continues as City presses for an equalizer.
– **5:20 pm:** Six minutes of added time announced for an action-packed first half.
– **5:18 pm:** Gabriel puts Arsenal ahead again.
– **5:17 pm:** City counters but can’t find the net; Arsenal earns a corner.
– **5:14 pm:** A missed opportunity for Arsenal as Gabriel heads over from close range.
– **5:12 pm:** Doku’s shot deflects over, adding to the excitement.
– **5:03 pm:** Savinho outplays Calafiori.
– **5:02 pm:** Guardiola reacts angrily to Arsenal’s goal.
– **5:00 pm:** Calafiori equalizes with a brilliant strike.
– **4:58 pm:** City protests a free-kick placement but the goal stands.
– **4:55 pm:** Rodri is substituted due to injury.
– **4:49 pm:** Rodri goes down after a corner, appearing to be in pain.
– **4:47 pm:** Arsenal tries to respond, but City maintains pressure.
– **4:41 pm:** Haaland scores the opening goal.
– **4:39 pm:** Arsenal briefly relaxes under pressure but City soon takes control.
– **4:36 pm:** Gundogan misses a great chance with a volley.
– **4:33 pm:** Arsenal struggles against City’s high press.
– **4:32 pm:** Rodri suffers an injury early in the match.
– **4:27 pm:** Teams prepare to take the field.
– **4:25 pm:** Five minutes to kickoff.
– **4:24 pm:** Final preparations underway.
– **4:21 pm:** Guardiola urges fans to create an atmosphere.
– **4:17 pm:** Roy Keane comments on Arsenal’s performance last season.
– **4:13 pm:** Discussing potential outcomes of today’s match.
– **4:08 pm:** Guardiola emphasizes the need for player-driven change following Rodri’s injury.

 

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