In their last 10 visits to Manchester to face City before Sunday, Arsenal had managed just one victory. During that period, they lost seven times, with City outscoring them 23-8. However, under Mikel Arteta’s guidance, Arsenal have steadily improved, and Sunday’s 2-2 result marked their second consecutive draw at the Etihad Stadium.
The 2023/24 Premier League season saw Manchester City and Arsenal locked in a tight title race. Despite Arsenal’s efforts, City edged them out by just two points. On 22 September, Arsenal showed resilience at the Etihad, holding their lead for 51 minutes before City found an equaliser.
The match, overseen by Michael Oliver, was a physical affair, with 11 yellow cards issued. Leandro Trossard was sent off after receiving two yellow cards, leaving Arsenal with 10 men for 56 minutes. Arsenal adopted a low block as they tried to protect their lead, but the match turned into a scrappy encounter with fouls on both sides.
