At the end of the 90 minutes, the battle at the Emirates Stadium ended in a draw. Both Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta’s side got a point in a match that was full of dramatic and heartbreaking moments.
Without a doubt the Gunners were the better side for the most parts of the game. From the kick-off, they looked like a team on a mission to give Manchester City another disgraceful result at the Emirates.
The last time Pep Guardiola were at the stadium, they conceded five goals. And it all seemed like there would be a similar result within the first five minutes of the Sunday match.
Surprisingly, Manchester City were the team to break the deadlock. The Cityzens were so clinical in front of goal to perfectly utilise their first chance of the game.
After regaining possession at the middle of the pitch, Tijjani Reijnders ran with the ball towards Arsenal goalkeeper and played a beautiful pass to Erling Haaland who had already beaten Gabriel Magalhàes with his speed.
The Norwegian made no mistakes, he put the ball in the back of the net to give the Cityzens the early lead.
Arsenal were unable to find the equalizer in the first half. In fact, they couldn’t get past the City defence and their goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma in the normal 90 minutes.
Mikel Arteta’s men only managed to secure a well-deserving point in the added minutes.
Meanwhile, despite the disappointing end for Manchester City, Erling Haaland’s goal gave him the opportunity to go after two Premier League’s records in his next league match.
Erling Haaland set eyes on Raheem Sterling and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s records
Erling Haaland could create new records next week against Burnley if he manages to get a goal.
With a goal against Arsenal, the Norway international has equalled Raheem Sterling’s goal tally in the Premier League for Manchester City. Sterling, who joined City from Liverpool, had 91 league goals for the Sky Blues before he left the club.
Haaland scored his 91st goal for City against Arsenal and could become the second-highest scorer for City in the Premier League against Burnley next weekend. Only Sergio Aguero with 184 had more goals than him.
Similarly, Erling Haaland’s 91 Premier League goals equalled the total number of goals a Norwegian player has ever scored in the league.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held the record for many years but it could be in danger now. Haaland only needs a goal to become the highest-scoring Norwegian in the Premier League.
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Sooner or later, both Raheem Sterling and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s records will certainly be broken by arguably the best goal scorer of his generation.
Haaland’s unstoppable trajectory in the Premier League
Haaland’s journey in England has been nothing short of remarkable. From the moment he signed for Manchester City, expectations were high, but he has consistently exceeded them.
His movement, finishing ability, and sheer physical presence have redefined what fans expect from a modern striker.
Against Arsenal, his instinctive run behind Gabriel Magalhàes and clinical finish were hallmarks of why he has already become one of the most feared forwards in world football.
The significance of Erling Haaland’s 91 Premier League goals is that they have come in far fewer matches than most of his predecessors.
At just 25 years old, the Norwegian continues to smash milestones that once seemed out of reach for players in his age bracket.
Matching Sterling’s tally for City and Solskjaer’s overall record for Norwegian players shows how rapidly he is rewriting history.
In Pep Guardiola’s tactical system, Haaland is the final piece of the puzzle – the striker who can transform patient possession into goals with a single touch.
Guardiola has always relied on structured, methodical build-up play, but with Haaland, he has an outlet capable of producing goals even when City are not at their fluid best.
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That ability was on full display at the Emirates, where Arsenal controlled much of the match but were undone by one clinical City counterattack.
Looking ahead, the clash against Burnley next weekend is likely to be pivotal for Haaland.
With the chance to move past both Sterling and Solskjaer, he is now standing at the edge of another landmark moment.
Meanwhile, fans and analysts alike are already debating how quickly Haaland can close in on Sergio Aguero’s incredible 184-goal tally.
While Aguero remains a Manchester City legend, Haaland’s goal-scoring rate suggests that record may not stand for long if the striker maintains his current form.
