Manchester City and Arsenal played out an intense 2-2 draw in their English Premier League match on September 22, 2024, at the Etihad Stadium.

The game started with a controversial incident as Rodri was involved in a clash with Kai Havertz within seconds of kickoff. Rodri was able to continue after receiving medical attention. In the 9th minute, Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City, receiving a fantastic pass from Savinho and calmly slotting the ball past David Raya. Despite dominating possession, Manchester City hit the post and struggled to increase their lead.

In the 22nd minute, Arsenal equalized through a brilliant strike from Riccardo Calafiori, who finished off a flowing move initiated by Gabriel Martinelli. The game took another twist just before halftime when Gabriel Magalhães headed in a corner to give Arsenal the lead. However, their joy was short-lived as Leandro Trossard received a second yellow card in the 45th minute for an aerial challenge, reducing Arsenal to ten men.

The second half saw Manchester City dominate possession even more, but Arsenal defended resolutely. Arsenal substitute, Ben White, came on to reinforce their defense. Despite the pressure, Arsenal held on, making it difficult for Manchester City to find a breakthrough. In the 90+8th minute, John Stones scored a dramatic equalizer after a deflected shot fell to him, salvaging a point for Manchester City in the dying moments of the match.

The game was marred by contentious decisions, including the clash between Rodri and Havertz, the second yellow card shown to Trossard, and the disappointment of the Arsenal players and fans after conceding late. The match was described as an intense battle with both teams displaying quality and resilience.

Manchester City will now face Newcastle United in their next Premier League fixture on September 28th, while Arsenal will face Leicester City on the same day.