Manchester City caught Arsenal and rose to first place.
Manchester City recorded a 3-1 victory over Arsenal in the 12th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2022-23 season held at Emirates Stadium in London, England at 4:30 am (Korean time) on the 16th. With this, Manchester City are tied on points with Arsenal and rise to first place with a lead on goal difference.
Arsenal used a 4-3-3 formation. Martinelli, Nketia, Saka, Xaka, Jorginho, Odegaard, Zinchenko, Magalyangis, Saliba and Tomiyas started and Ramsdale wore goalkeeper gloves. Against this, Man City brought a 3-2-4-1 formation. Haaland, Grealish, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Silva, Rodri, Ake, Dias and Walker filled the starting lineup, with Ederson in goal.
[First half] ‘KDB’s first goal → Saka’s PK goal’ Tight balance
Arsenal opened fire. In the first minute of the first half, after stealing the ball from the opponent’s camp, they developed an attack, and Nketia’s shot hit the opponent’s defense, and Zaka connected the ball with a direct shot, but it went over the goal. Aft메이저사이트er that, the game was tight. As each play style is similar, we looked for the perfect opportunity through build-up from the rear.
Manchester City also launched a counterattack. In the 15th minute of the first half, Mahrez attempted a cross from the right side of the half space, and Haaland, who was rushing in, put it to his feet, but did not head towards the goal. Arsenal missed an unfortunate chance. In the 21st minute of the first half, Zinchenko attempted an early cross from the left side of the half space, and Nketia attempted a header shot, but it missed the left side of the goal.
Man City took the lead first. In the 23rd minute of the first half, Tomiyas’ pass mistake was intercepted by The Bruiner, and after it was intercepted, he tried to shoot it and cut Arsenal’s net. Arsenal, who allowed the lead, aimed for an equalizer. In the 27th minute of the first half, Martinelli attempted a cross from the left inside the box, and Tomiyas attempted a left-footed shot, but it went over the goal.
Arsenal have the balance. In the 41st minute of the first half, Nketia tripped over Ederson in the box and the referee immediately declared a penalty kick. Saka stepped up as the kicker and finished calmly to score the equalizer. Man City couldn’t save the best chance. In the first half extra time, a free kick was taken from the left side of the half space, and Rodri headed the cross raised by Mahrez, but it hit the post. The first half ended 1-1.
[Second Half] ‘Grilliish Reversal Goal + Holland Wedge’ Man City, 1st Place
Arsenal produced a threatening scene. In the 10th minute of the second half, Jorginho attempted a penetrating pass towards Nketia from the right side of the half space, but it did not lead to a shot. Arsenal attacked. In the 19th minute of the second half, Tomiyas attempted a threatening cross from the right side of the box, but it did not hit Nketia’s feet.
Man City couldn’t save a decisive opportunity. In the 22nd minute of the second half, a free kick was taken from the left side of the half space, De Bruyne as the kicker attempted a cross, and Dias attempted a header shot, but the goalkeeper blocked it. Man City has the momentum. After stealing the ball from the opposing side in the 23rd minute of the second half, the attack was developed and The Brawiner attempted a shot in the box, but Ramsdale blocked it.
Manchester City went ahead again. In the 26th minute of the second half, the build-up that started from Silva developed a step-by-step attack, and Grealish, who caught the ball through Holland and Gundogan, shook Arsenal’s net with an elaborate shot. Man City nailed it. In the 37th minute of the second half, after stealing the ball from the opponent’s camp, Haaland, who received De Bruyne’s pass inside the box, cut Arsenal’s net.
Arsenal missed a chance to recover. In the 43rd minute of the second half, Saka attempted a cross from the right side of the box, and Nketia attempted a header shot in a free situation, but it missed the right side of the goal. No further goals were scored after that, and the game ended 3-1.