Manchester City’s lead did not last long as Arsenal equalised through Kai Havertz seconds later after an awful mistake from Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Rayan Cherki’s stunning opener was cancelled out immediately on the other end after the Italian goalkeeper made a mess out of a an other wise routine pass.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma howler gifts Kai Havertz a goal
The Manchester City goalkeeper receives the ball from a throw and he waits on the ball far too long as Kai Havertz closes.
Eventually his attempt to clear is deflected into the net as Havertz lunges in a boot to block the clearance.
The Gunners equalise just 30 seconds after the restart following City’s opener.
Watch the mistake and goal below:
“WOAHHHHH!!” ?
Kai Havertz pulls Arsenal level in chaotic fashion! pic.twitter.com/A4ZjjDF921
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Arsenal just need to avoid defeat vs Man City to boost title hopes
With the score level at the break, the psychological advantage has arguably shifted toward North London.
Entering this fixture, Arsenal sat six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, though Pep Guardiola’s side holds a crucial game in hand.
For Mikel Arteta’s men, the objective today is clear: avoid defeat. A draw preserves their six-point cushion and keeps their destiny firmly in their own hands as the season reaches its climax.
While a win would effectively put one hand on the trophy, preventing City from closing the gap is the absolute priority.
