The hosts had led early on through Erling Haaland 100th City goal

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The hosts had led early on through Erling Haaland 100th City goal but Arsenal hit back with a superb equaliser from Riccardo Calafiori

John Stones net a stoppage-time equaliser as Manchester City snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw in a thrilling clash with 10-man Arsenal.

The Gunners had looked like clinging on for victory having played the entire second half at the Etihad Stadium with 10 men after the dismissal of Leandro Trossard for a second bookable offence.

Yet after bombarding the Gunners’ goal, pressure finally paid off deep into time added on as Stones pounced on a rebound to grab a draw that sent City back to the top of the Premier League.

The temperature was raise further moments later as Haaland clatter into William Saliba. After chasing a high ball.

He escaped a booking and City settled, going close as Ilkay Gundogan flicked past a defender only to slice wide.

The opener came as the impressive Savinho slipped Haaland through with a well-weighted ball between two defenders. It was a chance the โปรโมชั่น ufabet in-form Norwegian was never likely to miss and he duly brought up his City century – from 105 appearances – with a composed finish.

City almost doubled their advantage soon after as Gundogan struck the post from a free-kick but they suffered a blow when Rodri went down with a knee injury after jostling with Thomas Partey at a set-piece.

Mateo Kovacic came on to replace him but had barely joined the action when the Gunners equalised.

Kyle Walker, having speaking to referee Michael Oliver seconds earlier. Was caught out of position as Arsenal launch a free-kick down the left to Gabriel Martinelli.

With space to run into, the Brazilian stretched the City defence and pulled back for Calafiori to curl a superb first-time shot into the far corner.

Arsenal noticeably grew in confidence and were unlucky not to take the lead when Gabriel headed narrowly over from a corner.