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606 Football phone in BBC Radio 5 Live This video can not be played Use 'watch & listen' tab for live coverage FT: Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City - Haaland with early breakthrough; Martinelli with late leveller Watch Premier League highlights across BBC Sport website, app and i Player from 20: 00 BST Match of the Day follows at 22: 30 Emlyn Begley FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Manchester City Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, speaking to BBC MOTD: "Unfortunately, we conceded a late equaliser - it was a tough game. We had some possibilities to lead 2-0 but conceding late makes us unhappy. "If you are 1-0 up you want the three points but everyone knows playing here at Arsenal it's difficult. We have to keep working. " On providing the assist: "First I was looking for Doku but he would need to beat a player and Erling was free. " FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Manchester City Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, speaking to Sky Sports: "We played tough games this week - Manchester United and in the Champions League - and today we played against a powerful team. "Hats off to our team for the resilience. It's so difficult when you're not effective with high pressing, it's always tough in the build-up. "We made some transitions. I think the result is fair. In general Arsenal were better. " Was the togetherness the most pleasing thing? : "Since the transfer window finished the togetherness has been top. It was so demanding today and Arsenal have everything - we defended the corners so well. We'll take the point, we have to improve but it is what it is. "We were incredibly tired. The game against Napoli was so emotional and after that recovery day we have four or five hours to travel to London. Arsenal fought in the last two Premier League title races and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League so it's so difficult. "We had a lot of fatigue with many players. We also have a lot of injuries. " Going to five at the back, is that due to schedule? : "We don't try to be like this but when the opponent is better we defend deeper and counter-attack, but that's not our intention. "I would prefer not to do it but you have to at this level. I take a point and in some games we have to adjust. " Comment at the top of this page, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) A lot of hot air over who is going to finish 2nd. John, Ponty FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Jamie Carragher Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports For me, I can't get away from the fact that Arsenal still don't look like they are going to score a goal from open play. That is a worry for me at Arsenal. It still looks like that. FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Chris Sutton Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 Live 606 It may not feel like it now, but is that a point that could win Arsenal the title this season? I think they are going to run Liverpool very close this year. That could be a big point. FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Rob Green Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Emirates Stadium You can control a game without controlling the ball, and clearly that is what City decided to do. They saw that their strength was their back four, in their last two games they looked solid, and decided to stick with that. When the ball got played over the top they were slightly too high, there wasn't the pressure on the ball, and all it takes is that one little slip. FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Arsenal Arsenal goalscorer Gabriel Martinelli, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Of course we wanted to win the game. "I think we created a lot of chances during the game and were just a bit unlucky in certain moments. Happy with the goal but we didn't want to draw the game, we wanted to win it so let's keep working to win those ones. " On his goal: "I saw Ebs [Eze] getting the ball and I tried to make eye contact with him and once the ball was open, I made the movement and it was a great ball from him. I just tried to put it in the back of the net. " On making an impact from the bench: "I work for those moments. I leave [selection] for the gaffer, he knows what he does. I just do my best to help this football club. "Of course, I don't want to be on the bench. I want to play 90 minutes every single game but Arteta knows what he does, he's the gaffer and everyone trusts him. We're really happy with him. " On scoring late on: "We play for Arsenal, we know how big this club is and we try our best in the games to win football matches. We didn't want to draw but, in the end, we did. " Comment at the top of this page, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Nothing changes. .. Arsenal still can't find a way to win big games, Arteta will not attack the game until the 85th minute, ridiculous. Paul, Alfretob FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Mikel Arteta is now the only manager to go five games unbeaten against Pep Guardiola in league games (W2 D3). Comment at the top of this page, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) 93 minutes played in the Merseyside derby yesterday and 99 today? Only two extra second half substitutions today? Would love an explanation. .. Woodsy FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Micah Richards Former Man City defender on Sky Sports That is the poorest I have seen Manchester City on the ball for a long time. FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Theo Walcott Former Arsenal forward on Match of the Day My question would be; why did it take until the 90th minute for Arsenal to go on the offensive, why not from the start of the game? I’m not normally critical of Arteta but it feels like he got away with one today. It felt like he admitted he made a mistake with his team selection by making those two subs at half time, while his other substitutions came really late on. You can hear more from Walcott on MOTD at 22: 30 BST on BBC One and the BBC Sport website and app. FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Arsenal Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, speaking to Sky Sports: "We've gained respect of the opposition - they know the quality we have from front to back. "We passed and moved well in the first half and in the second but there was always the threat on the counter. "In the end, we deserved the goal and would have been disappointed to come away losing. " What was the half-time message? "I could sense some frustration in the stadium because we had so much of the ball. We knew we had to step on it in the second half and the message was to keep pushing. " On how important Martinelli is: "Massive. Every since I've come to the club he delivered big moments. Some players can sulk if they get put on the bench but he shows his heart and desire. "The run and finish is unbelievable. He fully deserves it - you wouldn't meet a nicer guy. He's come on and produced a moment of magic. " FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Rob Green Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Emirates Stadium On Martinelli's late equaliser: It was just perfection. After the weighted ball over the top, he had to take it on. It sat up right, it's bounced up right, outside of the right boot, it's going to have to be perfect. The time it took to come down, you weren't sure if it was going to hit the post and come back out or drop wide. It took something special in the end because Man City defended well and held their shape. FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Arsenal Arsenal goalscorer Gabriel Martinelli, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's those moments that I work for. "We played really well, we were unlucky in certain moments, we had some chances and then it was a great ball from Ebs [Eze] and I just tried to put it in the net. "Really happy with the goal but we need to work more, we want to win those games. With the players we have, I know if I make those runs say three times in a game, I will get it at least one. " FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Rob Green Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Emirates Stadium Arsenal did deserve a goal because of that one moment of brilliance from Martinelli and Eze. But the rest, it was a lot of trying, a lot of wondering and a lot of looking around wondering where the moment of was going to come from. FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Manchester City had 32. 8% possession today. That was the lowest figure any Pep Guardiola team have ever recorded in a top-flight match. Remember, you can watch highlights of all today's games from 20: 00 BST across the BBC Sport website, app and i Player. All of Saturday's games are already available for you, too. And Match of the Day will follow on BBC One at 22: 30. Enjoy! FT: Arsenal 1-1 Man City Rob Green Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Emirates Stadium It was a moment of brilliance from Haaland that set up the potential win, and that had to be met with a response. Eventually Arsenal's two substitutes Eze and Martinelli combined for their moment of brilliance. But in between was a lot of controlled, assertive, defending from Man City. Very little in terms of chances and creative flair from Arsenal. I thought City were going to see themselves over the line. Comment at the top of this page, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Arsenal celebrating a draw at home against Man City would have been fine 3 years ago. This game was there to win but Arteta went for a defensive midfielder and wasted the 1st half. Playing it safe and dropping 2 points. Andy Manchester City have just Arsenal’d Arsenal in their own backyard! Seth This video can not be played Martinelli snatches late draw for Arsenal against Man City Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Arsenal drew with Manchester City in a hard-fought Premier League game. It is the second match in a row that Martinelli has made an impact off the bench, having provided a goal and assist against Athletic Club in the Champions League in midweek. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his "finishers could be more important" than the starting XI after Tuesday's win in Bilbao - and that belief was again backed up at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners went behind in the ninth minute on Sunday when Erling Haaland rolled past David Raya at the end of a devastating City counter-attack. Arsenal pushed for an equaliser for much of the second half and were rewarded with Martinelli's dinked finish in the 93rd minute. Arteta again named a midfield three of Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino and the Gunners struggled to create any chances of note before the break, much to the frustration of the home crowd. Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, who was returning from a hamstring injury, were introduced at the start of the second half and the hosts immediately started playing with more intensity. Zubimendi shot just over from the edge of the box and Eze forced Donnarumma into a smart save as Arsenal chased a leveller. However, City continued to threaten on the counter-attack, with Belgium winger Jeremy Doku their main outlet. In the latter stages, City boss Pep Guardiola responded to Arsenal's threat by switching to a back five as the visitors looked to protect their lead. However, Martinelli latched on to Eze's injury-time through ball and lifted his finish over the onrushing Donnarumma to the jubilation of the home fans. Arteta is now the only boss to have gone five successive games unbeaten against Guardiola in his managerial career. Guardiola's gamble almost pays off as Liverpool cash in Have your say on Arsenal's display What did you make of Manchester City's performance? The Gunners came into this game after an impressive win in Bilbao where the substitutes' bench proved the difference - and it was the 'finishers' who rescued a point on Sunday. The £250m Arsenal spent this summer means the club have given Arteta an abundance of options when things are not going his way, but his team selection in big games is going to be key if the Gunners are to lift a trophy this season. Having started with the same central midfield - Zubimendi, Rice and Merino - as in midweek, it was clear early on in the first half that Arsenal needed some more attacking flair on the pitch. The same trio also began the 1-0 loss to Liverpool and led to criticism of Arteta's conservative approach when playing against some of their rivals. The home supporters in the stadium became increasingly frustrated with their side's lack of creativity, despite the efforts of Noni Madueke who was the most threatening player in the opening 45 minutes. Arteta brought on Eze and Saka at the break and the impact was immediate as Arsenal upped the ante and managed to pen City in for large spells. This has been an excellent week for Martinelli who has scored two important goals in two games after a difficult time in his career. However, the questions will continue to come for Arteta about why his side cannot start matches in the same manner they have finished the last two. In Haaland, City have a world-class striker who is in incredible form - and it looked like his effort was going to settle the game before Martinelli's late intervention. The 25-year-old leads the league's scoring charts with six goals in five matches, having also netted in the Champions League on Thursday and notched a further six for Norway during the recent internationals. City's opening goal on the counter-attack displayed a ruthlessness that will be required by Guardiola's side this season, but dropping two points leaves them eight behind leaders Liverpool already. The champions sit top and have won all five of their games so far, so it was imperative City - who have already lost twice - did not drop any points and lose further ground early on in the campaign, but they could not finish the job at Emirates Stadium. Haaland started and finished the move for their goal - winning the ball in his own half before exchanging passes with the galloping Tijjani Reijnders and finishing low past the reach of Raya. City pressed Arsenal high up the pitch in the first half and forced mistakes, with Reijnders almost doubling the advantage but seeing a low drive batted away by Raya. Guardiola was happy to sit back and try to see out the match in the second half, switching to a 5-5-0 formation by bringing on an extra defender in Nathan Ake and replacing Haaland with holding midfielder Nico Gonzalez. However, with time running out, substitute Martinelli's delightful finish salvaged a draw which will leave neither City nor the Gunners satisfied, as an ominous-looking Liverpool side are five points clear after as many games. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 21st September 2025 at 19: 07 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Mikel Arteta Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Mikel Arteta Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 To watch and listen, you need to enable Java Script in your browser. 606 Football phone in. BBC Radio 5 Live. Audio606 Football phone in BBC Radio 5 Live Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Arsenal have won two of their last four league meetings with Manchester City (D2), as many as their previous 22 beforehand (D5 L15). The Gunners could win back-to-back league games against the Citizens for the first time since December 2015. Manchester City have lost both of their last two Premier League visits to Arsenal, as many as their previous 14 beforehand (W7 D5 L2). It’s their longest losing run away to the Gunners since April 2009 (4 in a row). Arsenal have won their last three Premier League home games by an aggregate score of 9-0. They last won four in a row without conceding in December 2021, while they last won their first three at home in a season without conceding in 1960-61. Manchester City have lost five of their last seven Premier League games immediately following a European game in midweek (W2), including a 5-1 loss at Arsenal in February. Their previous five such defeats came over a period of 46 games in five years (W27 D14). Only Bournemouth (9) have had more direct attacks than Arsenal in the Premier League this season (8, an average of 2 per game). Last season, the Gunners ranked 11th for direct attacks (1. 7 per game). With Man City winless in four Premier League games against Arsenal, Pep Guardiola could go five games without a top-flight league win against an opponent for the very first time. Mikel Arteta could also become the first manager ever to go five league games unbeaten against Guardiola. Man City’s Erling Haaland has scored four goals in six Premier League appearances against Arsenal, while he has 19 goals in 20 league games in London. Among players to play 1, 000+ minutes in away Premier League games in the capital, Haaland has the best minutes per goal ratio (one every 93 mins). Viktor Gyökeres has scored in both of his two Premier League home games for Arsenal (3 goals in total). The only player to score in each of his first three for the club in the competition was Alexandre Lacazette in 2017. Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres has applied more pressures in the final third than any other player in the Premier League this season (166). Meanwhile, Man City’s #9 Erling Haaland has applied more pressures in the opponent’s penalty area than anyone else (65). Gianluigi Donnarumma made two saves and kept a clean sheet on his Premier League debut in Man City’s 3-0 win against Man Utd last weekend. The only keepers to record a clean sheet in their first two starts for the Citizens are Kasper Schmeichel (August 2007) and Stefan Ortega (May 2023). Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.