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**Martinelli’s Late Goal Rescues Point for Arsenal Against Defensive Man City**

**London, England** – A stunning late goal from substitute Gabriel Martinelli salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Manchester City on Sunday, denying Pep Guardiola’s side a rare defensive victory. Erling Haaland’s early counter-attack goal for City looked set to be the difference, as City adopted an unusually defensive approach.

Arsenal dominated possession for large portions of the game, but City took the lead in the 9th minute when Tijjani Reijnders released Haaland, who calmly slotted the ball past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

Arsenal increased the pressure after half-time, and were eventually rewarded in the third minute of stoppage time when Eberechi Eze chipped a ball over the City defence and Martinelli met the ball with a lob over Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The result leaves Liverpool with a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, with Arsenal in second place on goal difference. Manchester City are now eight points adrift of the leaders.

Arsenal captain Declan Rice suggested City’s tactical approach was a sign of respect, and hailed Martinelli’s “moment of magic.” Guardiola conceded after the match that Arsenal were the better team.

In other Premier League action on Sunday, Aston Villa drew 1-1 with 10-man Sunderland, while Newcastle United played out a goalless draw against Bournemouth.

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