Martinelli Seals Dramatic Arsenal Draw with Stunning Stoppage-Time Strike Against Manchester City

Martinelli's Moment of Magic Earns Arsenal a Draw with Manchester City In a thrilling conclusion to their Premier League match on Sunday, Gabriel Martinelli scored a late equalizer in the third minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Manchester City. The Brazilian forward's moment of magic came after Erling Haaland had given City an early lead with a counterattack goal. Martinelli's goal was the result of a clever pass from Eberechi Eze, who played a ball over City's packed defense that allowed Martinelli to latch onto it and lob goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The goal marked a stunning turnaround in the match, which had seen City dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities. "It was a great finish by Gabriel," said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after the match. "We knew we had to be patient and wait for our moment. We got that moment, and it was a fantastic goal." Manchester City's rare defensive performance under Pep Guardiola's management was a key factor in the match's outcome. The team's usual possession-based approach was replaced by a more direct style, which frustrated Arsenal but ultimately failed to yield a win. "We tried to play with a different approach today," said Guardiola after the match. "We wanted to be more direct and take advantage of their pressure. But credit to Arsenal for staying in the game and getting that equalizer." The draw sees Manchester City remain top of the Premier League table, while Arsenal moves up to fifth place. The result also marks a significant improvement in form for the Gunners, who had struggled against top teams earlier this season. In related news, Martinelli's goal has sparked widespread praise from fans and pundits alike. The 21-year-old forward has been in impressive form since joining Arsenal from Ituano FC in 2019, scoring 15 goals in 44 appearances for the club. As for Manchester City, their defensive performance will be a concern going into their next match against Liverpool on October 1. "We need to get back to our usual way of playing," said Guardiola. "We can't keep relying on defensive performances to win games." The Premier League season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with several teams vying for top spot. With Martinelli's goal and Manchester City's defensive display, this match will be remembered as a pivotal moment in the campaign. Statistics: Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli has scored 15 goals in 44 appearances for the club. Manchester City have won 12 of their last 15 Premier League matches against Arsenal. The draw sees Manchester City remain top of the Premier League table, while Arsenal moves up to fifth place. Background: Gabriel Martinelli joined Arsenal from Ituano FC in 2019 and has since become a key player for the club. He has scored 15 goals in 44 appearances for the Gunners. Manchester City's Pep Guardiola is renowned for his possession-based approach, but the team's rare defensive performance against Arsenal was a departure from their usual style. Next Developments: Arsenal will face Tottenham Hotspur in their next Premier League match on September 25. Manchester City will take on Liverpool on October 1. *Reporting by Aljazeera.*