Gabriel Martinelli helped Arsenal get maximum points against Manchester City in the Premier League match on 8 October 2023.
- Arsenal are level with Spurs in the league
- Manchester City took just 4 shots against Arsenal
- Arsenal beat Man City for the first time since December 2015
WHAT HAPPENED?
Gabriel Martinelli scored Arsenal’s only goal against Manchester City in their victory. The Brazilian scored the goal from just inside the box in the 86th minute to give Arsenal the lead.
THE GOAL:
The goal started with a beautiful floated pass from Partey to Tomiyasu, who headed the ball down to Havertz. He then controlled the ball and set up Martinelli for a shot at goal. Gabriel’s shot took a deflection beating City’s goalkeeper to give Arsenal the lead.
WHAT NEXT?
Arsenal takes on Chelsea after the international break on 21 October 2023. They are currently level with Spurs in the Premier League table at the top after 8 games.
Manchester City now sit third, having lost their last 2 games to Arsenal and Wolves in the Premier League. They next face Brighton at Etihad Stadium on 21 October 2023.