Referee Michael Oliver's decisions during the Manchester City vs. Arsenal match have sparked significant controversy. Arsenal's Leandro Trossard was sent off for kicking the ball away, a move many fans and pundits, including former referee Mark Halsey, found inconsistent as City's Jeremy Doku committed a similar act without punishment. Manchester City's Kyle Walker expressed frustration over Arsenal's first goal, arguing he was out of position due to Oliver summoning him for a chat right before the free-kick. Despite these contentions, the match saw Erling Haaland score his 100th goal for City, equaling Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the fastest to reach this milestone. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, with John Stones scoring a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time.