Arsenal secured a draw with a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli in the 93rd minute against Manchester City. However, Gary Neville suggested that the goal may have favored Liverpool. Martinelli, subbed in during the game, made a pivotal impact as City failed to maintain their lead.
Erling Haaland initially put City ahead with a superb counter-attacking goal. Despite Pep Guardiola’s defensive substitutions to protect their lead, City succumbed to Martinelli’s late equalizer assisted by Eberechi Eze.
The home crowd celebrated Martinelli’s decisive goal, following his recent standout performances in the Champions League. Neville expressed that City’s missed opportunity could benefit Liverpool in the long run.
Liverpool continued their flawless start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside Derby. Currently, they lead the Premier League with 15 points, five points ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham, who are tied at 10 points.
On the other hand, City sits in ninth place in the Premier League standings, having only accumulated seven points from their opening five matches. Guardiola’s side faced defeats against Tottenham and Brighton and were disappointed by conceding a late goal against Arsenal.
Arsenal’s Declan Rice praised Martinelli for his role as a game-changer off the bench, while acknowledging City’s defensive adjustments during the match. City’s strategic change to a back five in the closing stages aimed to secure a win but ultimately resulted in a draw, benefiting Arsenal.
Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the upcoming season, offering substantial savings and over 1,400 live matches across various leagues, including the Premier League. Sky will broadcast a minimum of 215 live Premier League games next season, a significant increase from previous seasons.
