On the evening of January 1, Beijing time, the 21st round of the Premier League began: Arsenal vs Manchester City. In the first half, Saka scored; in the second half, Mahrez hit a penalty, the Akke goal line was released, Gabriel turned two yellows and one red, and Rodri was killed. In the end, Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City.
The two sides met for the first time this season, with Manchester City beating Arsenal 5-0. At the moment, City are in good shape, having won 10 consecutive league games and Arteta is unable to conduct on-site. As a result, the vast majority of people are optimistic about Manchester City to have 11 consecutive wins.
Unexpectedly, in the 30th minute of the game, Saka took the lead in breaking the deadlock for Arsenal.
In the 56th minute, Xhaka was fouled inside the penalty area and Mahrez hit a penalty.
In the 57th minute, the Arcon line was cleared and Manchester City escaped.
In the 58th minute, Gabriel fouled Jesus and went off the field with two yellows and one red.
In the 93rd minute, Rodri completed the deadly.
In the end, the 2-1 score was maintained until the end, and Manchester City beat Arsenal to win 11 consecutive league games. Manchester City, meanwhile, have won 10 consecutive league games against Arsenal.
From 5-0 to 2-1, there is still one more person on the pitch, what happened to Manchester City? In fact, it is not Manchester City that has regressed, but Arsenal that has improved. Looking at the current table, Arsenal are in fourth place in the league, and you know that they are no longer the Wuxia Amon at the beginning of the season.
After beating Arsenal, City will then face Chelsea. Now, it's up to the Blues to stop the Blue Moon. If you can beat Manchester City, then this season's Premier League title battle, there is still suspense. If not, Guardiola's team is likely to ride away.
Arsenal starters: 32-Ramsdale, 3-Tierney, 4-Ben White, 6-Gabriel, 18-Jianyang Fuan, 5-Thomas, 8-Erdegaard, 34-Xhaka, 7-Saka, 35-Martinelli, 9-Lacazette
Manchester City starters: 31-Ederson, 27-Canselo, 3-Ruben Díaz, 14-Laporte, 6-Acre, 16-Rodri, 17-De Bruyne, 20-Bernardo Silva, 7-Sterling, 9-Jesus, 26-Mahrez