We beat the overrated champions, and overrated Erling Haaland i have a very special gift for Martinelli”- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Arsenal’s hero Martinelli after his late goal sees Arsenal end Man City’s unbeaten streak against the Gunners
Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s top performer, Martinelli, as his late strike breaks Manchester City’s unbeaten run against the Gunners.
Arsenal defeated Manchester City in a dramatic match at the Emirates Stadium, ending City’s unbeaten streak against the Gunners. Manager Mikel Arteta praised the day’s hero, Gabriel Martinelli, expressing his admiration and announcing a special gift for the young youngster.
The critical moment came late in the game, when Gabriel Martinelli scored the game-winning goal, giving Arsenal a 1-0 victory against championship rivals Manchester City. This victory was a long-awaited breakthrough for Arsenal, who had nearly lost the Premier League crown to City the previous season.
Arsenal faced a dangerous City side without Bukayo Saka and managed to leapfrog them in the league rankings, claiming second place, only behind the current leaders, Tottenham. The victory was not only a measure of retaliation, but also a demonstration of Arsenal’s tenacity and will to maintain their unblemished start to the Premier League season.
Looking ahead, Arsenal hoped to retain their strong form as they prepared to face Chelsea following the international break, while Manchester City focused on a meeting against Brighton on the same day.
City created early chances, posing a threat to Arsenal’s defense, but Declan Rice’s important clearing and David Raya’s tenacious goalkeeping kept the score level. Raya’s quick responses cost City the lead, demonstrating Arsenal’s defensive tenacity.
Arsenal gradually got their feet and began to create chances, with Eddie Nketiah coming dangerously close to breaking the deadlock. VAR reviews enhanced suspense by examining potential red card events, but the game remained intense and dramatic.
Mikel Arteta’s halftime replacement, which brought in Martinelli, gave Arsenal’s offense new life. The young Brazilian made an immediate impact, testing Ederson with a shot and causing major problems for City’s defense. The game remained tense, end-to-end, with both teams looking for a breakthrough.
With time running out, Martinelli took advantage of a deflection off City’s Nathan Ake to slide the ball past Ederson and secure Arsenal’s long-awaited triumph. The Emirates Stadium exploded in celebration as the Gunners ended their hoodoo against Manchester City.
Following this thrilling victory, Arsenal looked forward to maintaining their momentum and making a big statement in the Premier League, increasing the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming matches.
