FT Manchester City 4 - 1
Arsenal
Commentary:
90+6' Manchester City with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 53482.
90+5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
90+5' Phil Foden provided the assist for the goal.
90+5' G O O O A A A L - Erling Haaland scores with the left foot!90+5' Phil Foden creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+5' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal trips Riyad Mahrez
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Julian Alvarez from Manchester City trips Reiss Nelson
90+4' Jorginho relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Oleksandr Zinchenko could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
90+4' John Stones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Kyle Walker wins an air challenge against Oleksandr Zinchenko
90+3' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90+3' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
90+2' Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+2' Rob Holding wins an air challenge against Julian Alvarez
90+2' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
90+1' Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Bernardo Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90' Ball possession: Manchester City: 53%, Arsenal: 47%.
90' Thomas Partey from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Erling Haaland
89' Oleksandr Zinchenko wins an air challenge against Riyad Mahrez
88' After a tactical foul, Rodri sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
88' Rodri from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Reiss Nelson
88' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
87' Jack Grealish is leaving the field to be replaced by Phil Foden in a tactical substitution.
86' Jorginho made the key pass for the goal!
86' Leandro Trossard provided the assist for the goal.
86' G O O O A A A L - Rob Holding scores with the right foot!86' Leandro Trossard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
86' Julian Alvarez from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Leandro Trossard swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
85' Manuel Akanji from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: Manchester City: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
84' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
84' Goal kick for Manchester City.
84' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Rodri from Manchester City concedes a foul on Reiss Nelson but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
83' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
82' Gabriel wins an air challenge against Erling Haaland
82' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
82' Erling Haaland wins an air challenge against Gabriel
81' Goal kick for Manchester City.
80' Gabriel Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by Edward Nketiah in a tactical substitution.
80' Bukayo Saka is leaving the field to be replaced by Reiss Nelson in a tactical substitution.
80' Kevin De Bruyne is leaving the field to be replaced by Julian Alvarez in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Manchester City: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
80' Bukayo Saka goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
79' Rodri hand-balls.
78' Jorginho relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
77' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
77' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
76' The game is restarted.
76' The referee shows Thomas Partey the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
75' The referee shows Jack Grealish the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
75' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
75' Jack Grealish is penalised for pushing Thomas Partey.
75' Ball possession: Manchester City: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
75' Ben White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' The referee signals a free kick as Ben White from Arsenal trips Jack Grealish
74' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
73' The match resumes with a drop ball.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' Thomas Partey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
72' Ilkay Gundogan is leaving the field to be replaced by Riyad Mahrez in a tactical substitution.
71' Martin Oedegaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Emile Smith Rowe in a tactical substitution.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal trips Jack Grealish
71' Manuel Akanji relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Martin Oedegaard wins an air challenge against Rodri
71' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Arsenal: 43%.
69' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
69' Jorginho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
69' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
68' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
67' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
66' Thomas Partey wins an air challenge against Bernardo Silva
66' Rob Holding is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
65' Ball possession: Manchester City: 58%, Arsenal: 42%.
65' Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Goal kick for Arsenal.
65' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
64' Erling Haaland makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
63' Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
63' Kyle Walker wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
62' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
62' Rodri relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Rodri from Manchester City trips Leandro Trossard
61' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' Manuel Akanji makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' The game is restarted.
60' Ball possession: Manchester City: 59%, Arsenal: 41%.
60' Granit Xhaka is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorginho in a tactical substitution.
60' Gabriel Martinelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Trossard in a tactical substitution.
59' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
59' Ben White is penalised for pushing Ederson Moraes.
58' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
58' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Arsenal!
58' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
58' Erling Haaland successfully blocks the shot
58' A shot by Rob Holding is blocked.
58' Bernardo Silva successfully blocks the shot
58' A shot by Oleksandr Zinchenko is blocked.
58' A shot by Gabriel is blocked.
57' Kyle Walker from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' John Stones from Manchester City commits a foul by elbowing Gabriel Jesus
56' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' The game is restarted.
56' Aaron Ramsdale is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
55' Ball possession: Manchester City: 59%, Arsenal: 41%.
55' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
54' Kevin De Bruyne made the key pass for the goal!
54' Martin Oedegaard with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
54' Erling Haaland provided the assist for the goal.
54' G O O O A A A L - Kevin De Bruyne scores with the right foot!54' Erling Haaland creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
54' Kevin De Bruyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Ben White successfully blocks the shot
53' A shot by Bernardo Silva is blocked.
53' Jack Grealish creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Oooh... that was a sitter! Erling Haaland should have scored from that position
53' Good effort by Erling Haaland as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
53' Ederson Moraes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Goal kick for Manchester City.
52' Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
52' Ruben Dias wins an air challenge against Gabriel Martinelli
51' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
51' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
50' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Manchester City: 60%, Arsenal: 40%.
50' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
49' Thomas Partey relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Oleksandr Zinchenko wins an air challenge against Rodri
49' Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
49' Oleksandr Zinchenko relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Granit Xhaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
48' Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Manchester City start a counter attack.
48' Granit Xhaka shoots from outside the box, but Ederson Moraes has it under control
48' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
47' Manuel Akanji is penalised for pushing Gabriel Jesus.
47' Gabriel Jesus wins an air challenge against Manuel Akanji
47' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' John Stones wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
46' Goal kick for Arsenal.
46' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
46' Bernardo Silva creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
46' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' Erling Haaland wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' Manchester City has been the better team in this half
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' The game is restarted.
45+5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 60%, Arsenal: 40%.
45+5' The referee shows Ruben Dias the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
45+4' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
45+4' Ben White is penalised for pushing Ruben Dias.
45+3' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
45+2' GOAL! After a review of the situation, the referee changed the initial decision and awards a goal for Manchester City!
45+1' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
45+1' Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist for the goal.
45+1' G O O O A A A L - John Stones from Manchester City heads the ball home!45+1' The cross by Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Thomas Partey from Arsenal trips Erling Haaland
45' Ball possession: Manchester City: 60%, Arsenal: 40%.
45' Gabriel Jesus is penalised for pushing Rodri.
44' Goal kick for Manchester City.
43' Ederson Moraes from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
43' Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
42' Ben White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
42' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
42' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Manuel Akanji
41' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
41' Aaron Ramsdale relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Aaron Ramsdale makes a crucial save!
41' Oooh... that was a sitter! Erling Haaland should have scored from that position
41' Good effort by Erling Haaland as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
41' Ilkay Gundogan creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
40' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' Goal kick for Arsenal.
40' Ball possession: Manchester City: 59%, Arsenal: 41%.
39' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
39' The match resumes with a drop ball.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' John Stones wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
37' Goal kick for Arsenal.
37' Erling Haaland from Manchester City sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
36' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Ball possession: Manchester City: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
35' Goal kick for Manchester City.
35' Thomas Partey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
35' Martin Oedegaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
35' Kevin De Bruyne wins an air challenge against Gabriel Martinelli
35' Goal kick for Manchester City.
34' Kevin De Bruyne wins an air challenge against Gabriel
34' Goal kick for Manchester City.
34' Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
33' Rob Holding makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' Rob Holding wins an air challenge against Jack Grealish
33' Rob Holding from Arsenal concedes a foul on Kevin De Bruyne but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
32' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Good effort by Erling Haaland as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
32' Jack Grealish creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
31' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
30' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester City are clearly dominating possession
30' Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Arsenal: 50%.
30' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
29' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
28' Aaron Ramsdale makes a crucial save!
28' Oooh... that was a sitter! Erling Haaland should have scored from that position
28' Good effort by Erling Haaland as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Kevin De Bruyne creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
28' Manchester City start a counter attack.
28' Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Jack Grealish makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Arsenal start a counter attack.
28' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Bukayo Saka wins an air challenge against Ilkay Gundogan
27' Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Manuel Akanji is penalised for pushing Martin Oedegaard.
27' Ben White successfully blocks the shot
26' A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked.
26' Erling Haaland creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
25' Gabriel Martinelli is penalised for pushing Rodri.
25' Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
25' Ball possession: Manchester City: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.
24' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
24' Erling Haaland wins an air challenge against Rob Holding
24' Goal kick for Manchester City.
24' A chance presents itself to Gabriel from Arsenal but his header goes wide
24' The cross by Granit Xhaka from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
24' The game is restarted.
23' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
23' Dangerous challenge by Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City. Granit Xhaka on the receiving end of that.
22' Good effort by Bernardo Silva as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
22' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
22' John Stones wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
21' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
21' Thomas Partey from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rodri
20' Obstruction as Rob Holding cuts off the run of Kevin De Bruyne. A free-kick is awarded.
20' Ball possession: Manchester City: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.
20' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
19' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
18' Gabriel Jesus wins an air challenge against Manuel Akanji
18' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
17' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16' Manuel Akanji is penalised for pushing Thomas Partey.
16' Thomas Partey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
16' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
15' Ball possession: Manchester City: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.
15' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
14' Granit Xhaka wins an air challenge against Ilkay Gundogan
13' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
13' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
12' The referee signals a free kick as Bernardo Silva from Manchester City trips Granit Xhaka
12' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
11' Bernardo Silva hand-balls.
11' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' John Stones wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
10' Goal kick for Arsenal.
10' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Arsenal: 43%.
9' Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal is ruled offside.
9' Ben White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
8' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' Good individual effort from Kevin De Bruyne as he scores with a great finesse.
7' Manchester City managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
7' John Stones made the key pass for the goal!
7' Erling Haaland provided the assist for the goal.
7' G O O O A A A L - Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!7' Erling Haaland creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
6' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 57%, Arsenal: 43%.
5' Goal kick for Manchester City.
5' Kyle Walker relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Gabriel Martinelli creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
5' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' Manuel Akanji wins an air challenge against Bukayo Saka
5' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
4' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Manchester City!
3' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City trips Thomas Partey
3' Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' Ben White could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
2' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
2' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
2' Ben White wins an air challenge against Jack Grealish
1' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Ilkay Gundogan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
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1' Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
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