JAKARTA - Manchester City shifted Arsenal from the top of the English Premier League standings. That was thanks to the 3-1 victory over the Gunners on Matchday 12 of the English Premier League at the Emirates Stadium, Thursday, February 16, early morning of Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
Manchester City went ahead thanks to Kevin de Bruyne's goal, before Bukayo Saka's penalty equalized in the first half. Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland scored two goals for the visitors in the second half.
This victory makes Manchester City at the top of the standings even though they have the same points as Arsenal, namely 51 points. The Citizens have a superior goal difference from their rivals.
"In the first half, they were much better than us. However, in the second half, we were much, much better," City manager Pep Guardiola told Amazon Prime after the game.
"In the first half I tried something new and it was terrible. We adapted in the second half and were more aggressive on (Martin) Odegaard and controlled the ball a lot more," he continued.
Guardiola added: "In the second half we were more aggressive, won duels and when that happened we were the better team."
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Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted defeat. He said his team made a mistake which ultimately gave the visitors the victory.
This man from Spain said that there were three golden opportunities that Arsenal should have taken advantage of. However, Gabriel Martinelli and his friends wasted it.
"And that's the difference. To beat them, we have to be above our level because they are a good team," said Arteta.
Line Up:
Arsenal: Aaron Ramsdale; Takehiro Tomiyasu (Ben White 82'), William Lilina, Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Martin Odegaard, Jorginho, Granit Xhaka (Fabio Vieira 82') ; Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Martinelli (Leandro Trossard 76).
Manchester City: Ederson; Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake; Rodrigo, Bernardo Silva; Riyad Mahrez (Manuel Akanji 61'), Kevin De Bruyne (Kalvin Phillips 88'), Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish (Phil Foden 77'); Erling Haaland.
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