Man City 2-2 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Stones snatches a point for hosts against 10-man Gunners after Trossard’s red card
JOHN STONES stopped Arsenal from securing three huge points right at the death!
Erling Haaland bagged his 100th City goal before Riccardo Calafiori equalised with a super strike.
Then Gabriel got on the end of a set-piece masterclass to put Mikel Arteta's men ahead.
However, Leandro Trossard picked up a second yellow in the first-half, forcing Arsenal to have defend for an entire half with ten men.
And on came super sub Stones to rescue a point for Pep's side in stoppage time.
- RESULT: Man City 2-2 Arsenal
- Stream/TV: Sky Sports Premier League
- Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Gundogan; Bernardo, Savinho, Doku; Haaland
- Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice, Trossard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
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Big moment for Italian
Riccardo Calafiori comes into the Arsenal team for the biggest game of their season calendar.
It will prove the ultimate test for the summer signing who impressed in the recent Euros for Italy.
Calafiori can show why Arteta was wise splashing the cash on him with a performance against Man City.
Credit: Getty Pep's side favourites for win
The bookies cannot see past a Man City win at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.
Man City 10/13
Draw 5/2
Arsenal 19/5
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Arsenal subs:
Neto, White, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus
Arsenal starting XI:
The surprise from Mikel Arteta is that Ben White is dropped for the game with Riccardo Califiori replacing him.
22. Raya, 12. Timber, 2. Saliba, 6. Gabriel, 33. Calafiori, 5. Partey, 41. Rice, 29. Havertz, 7. Saka, 19. Trossard, 11. Martinelli
Credit: @Arsenal Man City subs:
Moreno, Carson, Stones, Kovacic, Grealish, Nunes, Foden, Lewis, McAtee
Man City starting XI:
The big news from Pep Guardiola's selection is no Kevin De Bruyne or Phil Foden in the starting line-up. However, Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri both start against The Gunners.
31. Ederson, 2. Walker, 3. Dias, 25. Akanji, 24. Gvardiol, 16. Rodri, 19. Gundogan, 20. Silva, 26. Savinho, 9. Haaland, 11. Doku
Credit: @ManCity No place like a previous home
Mikel Arteta has arrived with his team at the Etihad Stadium and must still have to stop himself walking in the home changing rooms.
The Spaniard knows this place like the back of his hand.
Having been used to winning all the time here, it is something he really needs to start doing with his Arsenal team now.
Credit: Getty City holding all the cards
Going into this game today, there is no doubting that all the pressure is on the visitors.
Arsenal need to make a statement to show that they are true challengers to take Man City's crown.
For the hosts, they can afford to come away with a draw and still find themselves ahead in the title race.
Erling in hot form for champions
So far this season, Erling Haaland has scored more Premier League goals than the entire Arsenal team.
He would love nothing more than to continue that form against one of the ‘big six’ something which many have questioned his performances in such games.
Gabriel and Saliba will have their work cut out this afternoon to contain the Norwegian striker, who offers a big physical presence along with the skills to create a shooting chance out of nothing.
Chance for Citizens to make statement
Despite being so early in the season, victory today for Pep Guardiola’s side would put a five-point gap between themselves and The Gunners.
Man City are looking to maintain their 100% start to the season in front of their own fans this afternoon.
They could strike a psychological blow to the team who have been closest to challenging their domination of the Premier League in the last couple of seasons.
Stick or twist for Arteta
Last season when Arsenal travelled to Manchester, they were criticised for playing for a draw for the entire game against City.
With Odegaard missing, they look bereft of creativity in their midfield and you wonder how they will break down the champions this afternoon.
Arteta is likely to go with the same midfield three that started their Champions League game, coping with Phil Foden could be their biggest concern.
Welcome to Man City vs Arsenal
This afternoon we have a battle between the two teams who competed for the title last season as Man City welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola looks likely to be without Kevin De Bruyne this afternoon after he suffered a slight groin problem, with the Spaniard unlikely to risk his long-term fitness.
With Phil Foden now fully-fit again, it is likely that he will be asked to fill the void as he did so well last season for Man City.
Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb are still out injured, with Kyle Walker likely to be brought back into the side to try and deal with the threat of Bukayo Saka.
Mikel Arteta is also without his influential creative midfielder as Martin Odegaard remains out with an ankle injury he picked up on international duty.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney will keep him company in the treatment room at The Emirates.
Against Atalanta in midweek, both Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli had disappointing performances and Raheem Sterling could be hoping for his first start in Arsenal colours against his old club.