Arsenal Almost Won at Etihad, John Stones' Goal Saves Manchester City

In a thrilling encounter at Etihad Stadium, Manchester City were rescued from defeat by a last-minute goal from John Stones, as Arsenal’s valiant effort with only 10 players ended in a 1-1 draw. The Gunners were on the brink of a massive win, having fought tirelessly after Gabriel Magalhães' red card left them shorthanded. But Stones' dramatic equalizer left Arsenal heartbroken and Manchester City breathing a sigh of relief. What went wrong for Arsenal, and how did City manage to salvage a point in a match they seemed destined to lose?

The match began with high intensity as both teams sought to assert dominance. Arsenal, despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, continued to press forward, creating dangerous opportunities. Just moments after the red card, Mikel Arteta’s side took the lead through a well-timed counter-attack, with Bukayo Saka delivering a brilliant assist to Martin Ødegaard, who calmly finished. The Gunners defended bravely, with Aaron Ramsdale putting in a string of crucial saves, keeping City at bay.

However, Manchester City’s pressure eventually paid off in the final stages of the game. In the dying moments, John Stones rose above the Arsenal defense to head in a Kevin De Bruyne cross, securing a point for City. While Arsenal will feel disappointed to have dropped two points, their performance with a man down showed great heart and resilience. As the Premier League title race intensifies, both teams will look back at this match as a crucial turning point in their campaigns.