1-1! The plot of the top Premier League showdown: Scoring at the opening, the 1.25 billion richest team defended 80 minutes and was tied

In the early morning of September 22, the fifth round of the Premier League ushered in a focus battle. Arsenal, with a total value of 1.35 billion, was at home, facing Manchester City, with a total value of 1.25 billion.

After the first four rounds, Arsenal won 3 wins and 1 loss, only losing to Liverpool. Manchester City ended its two consecutive defeats after defeating Manchester United, with 6 points in 4 rounds. Such a record is difficult to satisfy Blue Moon fans. In the mid-week Champions League, Arsenal defeated Bilbao 2-0 away, while Manchester City beat Naples with the same score. It is worth noting that the two teams have faced each other in the last four league matches, with Arsenal remaining unbeaten in 2 wins and 2 draws.

Before this, Arsenal once lost 12 consecutive league losses against Manchester City, extending from May 2017 to October 2023. The last time the two teams met in the league, the Gunners beat Manchester City 5-1 at home. After the opening of

, neither team accelerated the pace of the game, and the scene was a little dull. It was in such a situation that Manchester City suddenly showed its power. In the 9th minute, Haaland initiated an attack, Reindes dribbled the ball and ran for more than 30 meters before sending an assist. Haaland showed his shot and scored a diagonal shot.

Strong duel in an unknown game. After the score changes, the two teams played quite boring. Maduaike's breakthrough on the wing was still sharp, but he could not accurately connect with his teammates.

It was not until the 31st minute that Maduaike headed the ball in the penalty area that the Gunners completed the first shot of the game.

In the 40th minute, Maduaike's connection movement after stopping the ball in the penalty area was a bit slow, and the B-sea quickly made a kick to complete the clearance. In the first half stoppage time, Maduaike continued to threaten Manchester City's defense. His shot from a small angle was extremely fast, and Donnarumma was still able to save the ball.

ended with halftime, Manchester City temporarily led 1-0. At halftime, Arteta replaced Merino and Maduaike with Saka and Eze, and the offensive scene immediately improved.

In the 50th minute, Eze's stop shot in the penalty area was completed in one go, and Donarumma was almost knocked to the ground, which was enough to show how powerful it was.

5 minutes later, the suppressed Manchester City made a quick counterattack and received a direct pass from Doku. Haaland's shot was saved by Raya. Eze cleared the ball and kicked Rice, which almost turned into an own goal.

As the game progressed, Guardiola replaced Foden and Haaland one after another, changed the lineup to 5 defenders, gave up possession of the ball, and defended with all his strength.

In the 93rd minute, two substitutes from Arsenal were connected, Eze made an assist, Martinelli shot, the ball passed Donnarumma's head, and the Gunners tied.

In the end, Manchester City, with a total value of 1.25 billion, drew 1-1 away with Arsenal, with a total value of 1.35 billion. After the first five rounds of the Premier League, the Gunners won 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, while Manchester City had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.