A John Stones goal eight minutes into stoppage-time denied the 10 men a famous victory at the Etihad Stadium
John Stones scored eight minutes into injury-time to earn Manchester City a 2-2 draw and break the hearts of Arsenal, who had played the entire second half with 10 men after Leandro Trossard was sent off seconds before the interval.
Manchester City got off to a dream start when Erling Haaland raced clear to score inside 10 minutes, but Riccardo Calafiori marked his first Arsenal start with a sensational curling equaliser from distance.
The visitors then started to grow in confidence and they got themselves a lead just before the break when Gabriel Magalhaes rose highest to head home Bukayo Saka's corner. But the first half drama wasn't over as Leandro Trossard, who had been booked earlier, was shown a second yellow card for kicking the ball away after giving away a free-kick.
Arsenal's 10 men defended valiantly after the interval and looked to have secured a famous win which would have moved them top of the Premier League, but in the eighth minute of stoppage time a scramble in the box fell to Stones who forced the ball over the line to earn the champions a point.
GOAL rates Arsenal's players from the Etihad Stadium…
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David Raya (9/10):
Made some really sharp stops as the pressure increased in the second half. His handling was excellent and helped ease the pressure.
Jurrien Timber (8/10):
Seemed to enjoy playing on his natural side. Dealt well with the threat of the dangerous Doku. Battled so well and epitomised the Arsenal spirit.
William Saliba (8/10):
Showed some wonderful composure at times to bring the ball out of defence. Enjoyed his battle with Haaland. Never gave City anything in the second half.
Gabriel Magalhaes (8/10):
Another game, another thumping header from a corner. He will be disappointed with Haaland's early goal, was caught too far away from Saliba. Produced a monstrous performance after the interval.
Riccardo Calafiori (8/10):
Got caught out by the clever Savinho for Haaland's early goal and struggled against the winger at times in the first half, but got to grips with him as the game wore on. Scored a stunning equaliser though to mark his first Arsenal start. Limped off after the break.
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Thomas Partey (7/10):
Didn't have to do as much running in the second half as Arsenal sat so deep. Protected the defence well.
Declan Rice (7/10):
Just sat on the edge of the box in the second half and added an extra layer of defence.
Kai Havertz (8/10):
Tireless performance as always. Worked so hard for the team after the sending off. Ran himself into the ground.
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Bukayo Saka (6/10):
Brilliant set piece delivery again for Gabriel's goal. Brought off at half-time following the red card.
Leandro Trossard (3/10):
Got himself sent off in such a stupid way. Yes, Arsenal can complain about Doku escaping a yellow for a similar incident, but Trossard should have been smarter.
Gabriel Martinelli (8/10):
Excellent performance, especially in the first half before the dismissal. Got the assist for Calafiori and answered some of his critics.
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Ben White (7/10):
On at half-time so Arsenal could go three at the back after the red card. Fine display.
Jakub Kiwior (N/A):
Replaced Calafiori 15 minutes from time.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (N/A):
On for the last few minutes.
Mikel Arteta (8/10):
He will be so proud of his team after the week they have had. Switched to a back three after the red card and it looked like his players had got themselves a huge win until the last few moments.