Did Arsenal rattle Man City?
The Athletic FC Podcast
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🗓️ 23 September 2024
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
On Sunday, champions Manchester City and challengers Arsenal played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad in which both sides had to come from behind.
Despite trailing to Erling Haaland's early goal, Mikel Arteta's side were only denied a win in the depths of added time with John Stones equalising for Pep Guardiola's side.
So have Arsenal moved closer to dethroning Man City, despite not beating them?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Man City writer Sam Lee and Arsenal writer James McNicholas, who were both watching on to discuss the fallout from a game which involved plenty of drama both on-and-off the pitch.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Sam Lee and James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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| 1:17.4 | Coming up, we'll be reflecting on the incredible game at the Yeti Had on Sunday. |
| 1:22.2 | Saka takes. Gabriel's in there. |
| 1:25.1 | And Arsenal lead on the champions touch. |
| 1:29.1 | Covertich. |
| 1:33.8 | So have Arsenal move closer to dethroning Manchester City, despite not beating them? |
| 1:41.9 | I'm joined by the Athletics Manchester City Writer Sampley and Arsenal writer James Metniclers, |
| 1:47.2 | who were both at the Etihad yesterday. So, Jens, it was a two-two draw before we actually get into |
| 1:52.9 | the match. A little word from both of you, because I know we're all there working, but we're also |
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