Gabriel Martinelli scored an 87th-minute winner as Arsenal beat Manchester 1-0 to safe big three factors on the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
For a lot of the recreation, there was nothing to separate the 2 sides, however the hosts rode their luck to victory as Martinelli’s shot deflected off Nathan Ake to wrongfoot Ederson and hit the again of the web.
Metropolis begin brightest
It was Metropolis, nonetheless, who began the higher of the 2 sides and virtually went forward within the fourth minute. Declan Rice cleared Josko Gvardiol’s goal-bound effort off the road earlier than Ake fired his shot over the bar after being one-on-one with David Raya within the Arsenal purpose.
Raya was then fortunate within the 18th minute to not concede because the ball hit the aspect web after he was closed down by Jualian Alvarez, having taken an excessive amount of time on the ball.
Mateo Kovacic was lucky to be on the pitch after an over-aggressive sort out on Martin Odegaard because the Croatian obtained a yellow card for his troubles.
Two minutes later, the Metropolis midfielder once more made a rash problem however the referee didn’t brandish marching orders as either side went into break, goalless.
All through the second half, the sport was poised on a knife’s edge however Martinelli’s introduction from the bench gave Arsenal extra life up entrance within the last third.
The Brazilian lastly made the distinction three minutes later as the house followers entered delirium.
The three factors raise the Gunners to twenty factors from 8 video games and second within the desk behind Tottenham.
This was additionally Arsenal’s first win over Metropolis within the Premier League in eight years. With the defeat, Metropolis have misplaced twice following final weekend’s shock at Wolves.
Pep Guardiola’s aspect have 18 factors from eight video games and are third going into the worldwide break.
Photograph credit score: IMAGO / PA Photos
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