Arteta hails Arsenal display in draw with City

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·21 September 2025

Arteta hails Arsenal display in draw with City

Coach Mikel Arteta expressed pride in Arsenal's performance in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City this Sunday at Emirates Stadium, for the Premier League. The equalizing goal was scored in stoppage time by Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli, after intense pressure from the Gunners throughout the match.

Despite not coming away with a win, Arteta highlighted his team's superiority on the field:

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"At least [we deserved a point]. I am very proud of my players, for the way we played, for the way we dominated almost all aspects of the game. Very disappointed not to win the game. I think we played better than last year when we beat them. Much better."

Numbers on Arsenal's side

Arsenal had more ball possession, shots, and offensive presence, but saw City open the scoring with Erling Haaland early in the first half. The London team persisted until the end and was rewarded with Martinelli's goal, who came off the bench to decide.

Different realities

The result keeps Arsenal in the fight for the top positions of the Premier League, but five points behind leader Liverpool, while City continues with ups and downs in the competition.

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