Premier League fans were left thrilled as defending champions Manchester City and Arsenal played out a rip-roaring 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. City's English defender John Stones netted a goal deep in the injury time to help his side salvage a draw against 10-man Arsenal. The result has helped Pep Guardiola's men hold onto the top spot in the Premier League standing with four wins and a draw from five games while Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are fourth with three wins and two draws so far.
Arsenal looked poised for their first win at the Etihad Stadium since 2015 before substitute Stones prodded in from close range in the 98th minute -- with their 28th shot of the second half. It was the joint highest ever shots by a side on record (from 2003-04) in a single half in the Premier League. "I think over the years, we've learned as a team to stick together, no matter who's playing, and to always be ready," Stones said.
"I know the manager emphasises that. I'm sure you've heard before..
. I tried to go on there, get in the right areas, and it fell for me luckily. And you know, I'm really pleased to score a goal like that.
" Erling Haaland had put City ahead in the ninth minute when Savinho threaded a beautiful through ball that the big Norwegian sprinted onto then slotted past David Raya. It was Haaland's 10th league goal of the season and 100th for the club across all competitions from 105 games, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's record as the fastest to reach a century of goals.