Martin Odegaard took advantage of the defense of chance to give Arsenal the advance after 105 seconds At home in Manchester City On Sunday, in the Premier League – and the former Gunners player Matt Upson said that Cityzens’ boss Pep Guardiola showed his feelings when his team had been late.
The city defender, Manuel Akanji, was dispossessed while he was posted on the ball just outside his own box as part of a move caused by goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, with the first choice de Guardiola, Ederson, Ederson, Missing in their match team With a minor injury.
“Pep Guardiola returns to his seat with a look of disgust on his face,” Upson at BBC Radio 5 Live told BBC. “He will be so disappointed with the start of his team.”
Kai Havertz jumped inside the box and Teed Up Odegaard for a simple finish while Arsenal got on the right track to fill the gap on Liverpool leaders at six points, although the Reds will have a match in hand.
Arsenal jumps on Manuel Akanji’s error and Martin Odegaard opens the scoring in two minutes! 💨 pic.twitter.com/hqsrrntdgvv
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Arsenal vs Man City: Odegaard “ Animd ” for the lens
John Stones was also involved in City’s error, making his first departure in eight championship games as part of a season in prey.
“It was a bit loose from Ortega, who took a long time just dwelling on the ball, waiting to see what would happen,” observed the former central defender of England Upson.
“There was not much goal, meaning or intensity. They try to play back; It is a side pass with not much pace.
“Arsenal goes to the full press, Odegaard leads the charge, they return it. I thought Havertz was going to shoot because he had a decent angle, but he saw Odegaard directly on the penalty point and the tile.
“It is not a brilliant – a little stripped pass – but the left foot of Odegaard is absolutely ready for this kind of finish. He just slides it into the net under a little pressure from [Josko] Gvardiol. What a beginning for Arsenal. »»
Kai Havertz Squanders an opportunity to double the advantage of Arsenal! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/loe4iurxfp
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Arsenal vs Manchester City: Premier League table
The city immediately ended above Arsenal as Premier league Champions in 2023/24 but will be at nine points behind the Mikel Arteta team if they lose at the Emirates Stadium.
The victory would move Arsenal three points over the third Nottingham forest, which Brighton and Hove Albion 7-0 At home on Saturday.
Arsenal’s 1-0 victory in Wolves on January 25 extended its undefeated race at 13 games, while City’s victory against Chelsea said they had won six games without defeat in the elite.
