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Premier League Highlights
Arsenal / Manchester City
Manchester City and Arsenal’s intense 2-2 Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium was marred by controversy.
City’s Bernardo Silva accused Arsenal of resorting to “dark arts” to disrupt the flow of the game, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lauded his team’s determination after playing the entire second half with 10 men following Leandro Trossard’s red card.
John Stones’ stoppage-time equalizer in the 98th minute denied Arsenal a vital win, as City dominated possession in the second half, with Arsenal managing just 12.5% of the ball and facing 28 shots from the defending champions.
Trossard’s dismissal, for kicking the ball away after already receiving a yellow card, sparked a debate, with Arsenal fans drawing comparisons to a similar action by City’s Jeremy Doku, who went unpunished.
Arteta refrained from directly criticizing the officiating but voiced his disappointment that key decisions influenced the outcome.
City players, including John Stones and Kyle Walker, criticized Arsenal’s tactics, accusing them of using time-wasting strategies to break up the game.
Despite the drama, the match showcased the fierce rivalry between the two title contenders, offering fans a memorable encounter.
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