Gabriel Martinelli Late Equalizer Secures Arsenal 1-1 Draw With Manchester City

In a closely contested Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured a dramatic late equalizer against Manchester City thanks to a stoppage-time goal by substitute Gabriel Martinelli. Erling Haaland had put City ahead early in the game following an impressive assist from Tijjani Reijnders, giving City the lead from their first clear chance. Despite Manchester City's early lead and defensive tactics, Arsenal increased their attacking threat after halftime with the introduction of Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, eventually breaking through in injury time when Martinelli lobbed the ball over City's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The draw leaves Arsenal in second place in the league and prevents Manchester City from gaining all three points, highlighting the competitive nature of the title race. Pep Guardiola's City side, despite having only 30% possession, managed to hold Arsenal at bay for most of the match but were ultimately undone by Martinelli's skillful finish. The result provides Arsenal with a vital point to build on while leaving City frustrated after dominating possession but failing to secure the win.