On the evening of January 1, Beijing time, in the 21st round of the 2021-22 Premier League, Manchester City defeated Arsenal with 10 people 2-1 to win 11 consecutive Premier League games, and the leader advantage temporarily reached 11 points. Saka scored his first goal in the top five European leagues in 2022 and scored three consecutive Premier League games. Mahrez equalised on a penalty in the second half and Arsenal's Gabriel was sent off. In the 93rd minute, Rodri scored.
Competition Highlights:
Manchester City boast 11 consecutive Premier League wins: After beating Arsenal, Manchester City won the opening red for 2022 and won 11 consecutive Premier League games. Before the start of this round of Chelsea-Liverpool's focus battle, Manchester City's lead in the Premier League table had reached 11 points.
Arsenal's 10-game losing streak in the Premier League against Manchester City: Arsenal suffered a new year's black opening after a five-game winning streak in all competitions and four consecutive Premier League winning streaks. In the Premier League, Arsenal suffered a 10-game losing streak against Manchester City.
Saka scored three consecutive goals: Saka scored his first goal in the top five European leagues in 2022, and he scored a total of four goals in three consecutive Premier League goals, showing excellent form. So far this season, Saka has scored seven goals for Arsenal in all competitions, including six in the Premier League.
Arsenal Premier League 100 reds reached: Arsenal defender Gabriel was sent off for accumulating two yellow cards in the 59th minute, making Arsenal the first team in Premier League history to receive a 100 red card.
Critical Moments:
In the 31st minute, Tierney broke through the ribs on the left to send a diagonal ball, and Saka swept a shot into the bottom right corner of the penalty area to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead over Manchester City.
In the 53rd minute, Bernardo Silva burst into the right wing of the penalty area and was brought down by Xhaka, and after VAR determination, the referee awarded a penalty. Mahrez then took the penalty and City pulled the score to a 1-1 draw.
In the 59th minute, Gabriel brought down Jesus in midfield, accumulating two yellow cards and being sent off, leaving Arsenal with only 10 men left.
In the 93rd minute, De Bruyne's diagonal cross from the right into the box was blocked by Laporte's shot and Rodri's shot was hit to beat Arsenal 2-1.
Highlights:
In the 5th minute, De Bruyne's cross from the left was met by Jesus' header that deflected just outside the left post. In the 10th minute, Erdegaard burst into the penalty area and fell, and after the VAR determination, the referee did not award a penalty.
In the 14th minute, Sterling's cross from the right was met by Díaz, who flicked his head and headed the goal slightly off the right post.
In the 16th minute, Thomas sent a diagonal ball and Martinelli burst into the left wing of the box with a small angled shot that was blocked by Ederson. In the 19th minute, De Bruyne's goal deflected off the top right corner.
In the 43rd minute, Martinelli forced his way into the left wing of the penalty area to attack the goal, the ball slightly off the far corner.
In the 58th minute, City almost swung himself, Acker released the ball on the goal line, and Martinelli made up for the empty goal.
In the 66th minute, Bernardo Silva passed the ball and Sterling's long-range shot flew wide. In the 71st minute, Mahrez split the ball and Laporte's long-range shot was deflected.
In the 79th minute, Cancelo's shot flew off the top left corner.
In the 87th minute, Mahrez's goal from the right wing of the penalty area was blocked off the line.
Statistics:
Player Ratings:
Bernardo Silva scored 7.5 points and Martinelli scored 7.4 points.
List of appearances:
Arsenal (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: 32-Ramsdale;
Defenders: 18 - Fuan Jianyang, 4 - White, 6 - Gabriel, 3 - Tierney;
Back: 5- Thomas, 34- Xhaka;
Midfielders: 7-Saka (84 mins, 25-Erneny), 8-Odegaard (63 mins, 16-Holderin), 35-Martinelli;
Forward: 9 Lacazette (71 minutes, 10 Smith Ronaldo)
Manchester City (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: 31-Ederson;
Defenders: 27-Cancelo, 3-Díaz, 14-Laporte, 6-Acker;
Midfielders: 17-De Bruyne, 16-Rodri, 20-Bernardo Silva;
Forwards: 26-Mahrez, 9-Jesus (63 minutes, 8-Gundogan), 7-Sterling