A Manchester City player criticizes Arsenal as 'dirty' after a tense tie between the two teams.

In a highly anticipated match between Arsenal and Manchester City, tensions were high as the two Premier League rivals battled it out on the field. Arsenal had taken the lead in the first half with goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes, but things took a turn just before the break when Leandro Trossard of Arsenal was sent off, leaving them with only 10 players.

As the second half began, it was clear that Arsenal was determined to hold onto their lead. To do so, they brought on Ben White at halftime, sacrificing Bukayo Saka in the process. With their backs against the wall, Arsenal's defensive tactics frustrated the hosts, with players like David Raya, Gabriel Martinelli, and Jurrien Timber even going down with cramps, causing delays as they received treatment.

In a dramatic turn of events, John Stones of Manchester City came off the bench and scored a late equalizer in injury time, saving his team from defeat and denying Arsenal the top spot in the Premier League. In an interview with Sky Sports after the match, Stones expressed his frustration with Arsenal's tactics, stating, "I don't know if they've mastered it, but they've been using these tactics for a few years now."

He went on to describe how Arsenal's use of "dark arts" on the field can be seen as clever or dirty, depending on one's perspective. These tactics include breaking up the game and slowing down the pace, as well as using time-wasting techniques to their advantage. Stones acknowledged that it was not easy for his team to maintain their momentum in the face of these tactics, but they did well to control their emotions.

Despite their frustrations, City managed to maintain their composure and continue their pursuit of a goal. However, their efforts were constantly thwarted by Arsenal's solid defense. In fact, things got so heated that Erling Haaland of Manchester City even celebrated his team's late winner by throwing the ball at the back of Gabriel's head.

In the end, the match ended in a draw, keeping Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, just one point ahead of Liverpool and Aston Villa. As for Arsenal, they continue to make headlines with their impressive performances, and fans can expect more exciting matches from this talented team. Stay updated with all the latest Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and our site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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