LONDON: The purpose of the termination of the Rodri midfielder gave the Manchester City Premier League leaders to win 2-1 at Arsenal on New Year’s Day because the home team completed a thrilling meeting with 10 people following the sender of Gabriel defender.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta missed the match because of a positive Covid-19 test, but his team set aside the remaining memories of their 5-0 struggle in the hands of the city in August when they urged high from the first whistle.
Action shots 📸 # ManCity https://t.co/Z7FRAORJFR- Manchester City (@mancity) 1641048305000 Their initial pressure seemed to have paid dividends when Martin Odegaard’s playmaker was reversed in the box by goalkeeper Ederson, but no referee or var is considered a challenge penalty.
The Gunners finally took the lead in the 31st minute when Bukayo Saka finished the sweeping movement by seeping Kieran Tierney’s house, and they closed the first half without letting one target shot.
Looking for their 11th Premier League victory in a row, City were not ready to give up and they turned the script in the second half to scratch back into the game.
The visitors leveled from the spot through Riyad Mahrez at the start of the second half when Granite Xhaka was decided to complete Bernardo Silva in the box after the VAR review.
Man City Snatch Victory at the last moments thanks to the late finishing of Rodri # Arsmci https://t.co/HCJQF64i7B- Premier League (@PremierLeague) 1641047300000Gabriel Martinelli missed a noble opportunity to put Arsenal back at Gabriel’s moments sent off for cards Yellow both, taken for violations of Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal held their shape but they failed to deal with a high ball into the box at the time of cessation and fell to Rodri, who drilled it home to take three points with only the second attempt in the match.
Win extended City’s lead over Chelsea, who took Liverpool in third place on Sunday, up to 11 points, while Arsenal were fourth at 35 points.