A draw is enough for City to retake top spot, two points clear of Arsenal in fourth.
Manchester City’s English defender #05 John Stones scores the equalising goal during the English Premier League football match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on Sunday. Photo: Paul ELLIS / AFP
The powder keg for an explosive encounter was lit within the first few seconds when Kai Havertz charged into Rodri to leave the Spaniard needing treatment. But the Norwegian is in unstoppable form and took just nine minutes to score his 10th goal of the season and bring up his century in 105 games for City.
The Arsenal centre-back was not so forgiving with his second chance as he shrugged off Kyle Walker to nod in another inviting delivery form Saka.The Belgian was shown a second yellow for kicking the ball away after committing a foul.
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