Arsenal deny Man City in stoppage-time thriller
Arsenal deny Man City a vital Premier League win after Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser at the Emirates Stadium, sealing a 1-1 draw in a thrilling fifth-round clash.
Haaland gives City the lead
Manchester City started brightly and stunned the Emirates crowd with an early strike. In the 9th minute, Erling Haaland combined with Tijani Reynders to score with a precise low finish past David Raya. City nearly doubled their lead when another Reynders effort went straight to Raya after a defensive mistake by Merino.
Arsenal fight back into the match
It took Arsenal half an hour to gain momentum, but they began pushing back with energy. Riccardo Calafiori’s long throw caused problems, while Noni Madueke tested Gianluigi Donnarumma with a fierce shot. Despite several chances, the first half ended 1-0 in City’s favor.
Arsenal deny Man City late on
After the break, the Gunners raised the tempo. Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Eberechi Eze all threatened Donnarumma’s goal, while Haaland kept Arsenal on edge with dangerous counterattacks. The breakthrough finally came deep in stoppage time. Eze slipped a clever pass to Gabriel Martinelli, who kept his composure to slot home the dramatic equaliser in the 90+3rd minute, sparking wild celebrations at the Emirates.
Key Takeaway
Arsenal denied Man City a crucial away win, keeping themselves within touching distance of league leaders Liverpool. The late drama showcased Arsenal’s resilience and ensured a thrilling end to a top Premier League clash.
