Havertz wants a free-kick and potential red card as he is played through but shepherded off the ball by Khusanov.
In the end he was too weak in the challenge and it’s clever defending from the City man.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:43
Half a chance for Doku now as Eze loses the ball near his own box and the loose ball falls to the Belgian. He has space for the shot but hits it straight at Raya.
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Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:41
A great run from Semenyo and he’s nearly put clean through with the ball over the top but his touch lets him down and Raya collects.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:40
OFF THE POST! A good chance for Haaland as Raya swats away the corner but the rebound eventually falls to the Norwegian a few yards out.
The angle is tight though and he can only rifle an effort against the frame of the goal!
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:38
The first foray forward for City as Semenyo gets away down the right and wins a corner.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:37
The latest thoughts of Richard Jolly, who’s in place at the Etihad this afternoon:
“On comes Gabriel Martinelli, whose goal against City at the Etihad in September could be the most important of the title race.”
Richard Jolly19 April 2026 17:35
KICK-OFF! Man City 1-1 Arsenal
Back underway at the Etihad! Let’s hope for an equally as entertaining second half.
Arsenal have made the first change of the day, with Gabriel Martinelli coming on for Madueke.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:34
HALF-TIME! Man City 1-1 Arsenal
It’s been an interesting first half at the Etihad, with quality and madness in equal measure after Rayan Cherki’s brilliant goal opened the scoring before Donnarumma’s error let Arsenal back into it.
Both sides have had half-chances since but it’s City who have been the better of the two sides, even if Arsenal will be more than happy with how this is going.
Nevertheless, you do get the sense that Arsenal will need another goal, so it’s all set up for a gripping second half in Manchester.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:30
HALF-TIME! Man City 1-1 Arsenal
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Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:27
The half-time thoughts of Richard Jolly, who’s in place at the Etihad this afternoon:
“So far so good for Arsenal, who would settle for this scoreline at full-time. They have been more positive than might have been expected and if their goal came from high pressing rather than creativity, it at least showed a proactive approach.
“For City, there is the danger that Donnarumma’s blunder deciders the title race.
Richard Jolly at the Etihad19 April 2026 17:23