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
HALF-TIME! Man City 1-1 Arsenal
The referee blows the whistle and both sides head in level after a fascinating first half.
It’s not been the hgihest quality game at the Etihad but there’s plenty of intrigue as both sides head in level at the break.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:19
A promising break for Madueke but he’s a little isolated and he ends up losing out in the box before Arsenal concede a free-kick.
We’ll have just one minute of added time.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:18
The first corner is headed clear but City come again and Semenyo wins another.
Silva swings it in and it’s a great delivery but Saliba heads it almost off the line at the back post!
However, the ref has given a free-kick for a foul on an Arsenal player.
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Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:16
A lovely counter from City as Rodri wins it high and slips it to Cherki.
The Frenchman drives into the box and lays it off to Semenyo, but Hincapie slides in to produce a brilliant block.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:14
The latest thoughts from Richard Jolly, who’s in place at the Etihad this afternoon:
“City are bringing everyone back for Arsenal corners, but that allows Arteta to send all of his giant back four forward. It is notable that Arsenal have the taller team today and players like Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki stand out for their lesser height.”
Richard Jolly at the Etihad19 April 2026 17:12
A vital interception from Rice as he prevents the pass into Haaland’s feet near the edge of the box.
City work the ball wide again but Semenyo’s through ball has too much on it.
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Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:10
City are happy to let Arsenal have it in certain areas, with the Gunners fairly pedestrian when they have the ball in their half. City are closing down the passing lanes and Arsenal aren’t taking the risks with the ball at their feet.
Mosquera is the first booking of the day as he pulls back Doku.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:08
Good tracking back from Rice as he gets back to clear after Silva had latched onto the through ball into the box. Another City corner, and the hosts are just starting to turn the screw again as Guehi heads at Raya from Khusanov’s cross.
Chris Wilson19 April 2026 17:05