Defending champion Manchester City had to settle for playing goalless against Arsenal in the 2023/2024 Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, Monday (1/4/2024) early morning local time. This result does not benefit either team in the competition for the title.
Manchester City remains in third place collecting 64 points. They are one point behind Arsenal who have fallen to second place. The Gunners were overtaken by Liverpool, who now lead by two points after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 a few hours earlier.
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Man City vs Arsenal match
Arsenal got the first chance through Gabriel Jesus. However, the former Man City player's efforts still went wide.
The host replied not long ago. Nathan Ake could only continue Kevin De Bruyne's corner kick with his shoulder. David Raya's efforts were countered.
Man City then controlled the ball. Disaster came with Nathan Ake's injury. Entered as a replacement for Rico Lewis.
The match was tight and there were minimal opportunities. Jesus once again threatened with Arsenal, but again his shot was not on target. Score 0-0 in the first half.
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Second Half Manchester City vs Arsenal
The course of the match did not change much after the break. Guardiola tried to increase the attacking power of his team and included Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku.
Arteta responded by fielding Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. However, the tempo of the match remained the same because both teams played carefully.
Man City's mainstay striker Erling Haaland finally got a chance towards the end of the match. However, he failed to kick the wild ball from Josko Gvardiol's header. Meanwhile, Trossard tested goalkeeper Stefan Ortega through a counter-attack.
In the end, no goals were scored in the remaining time.
Lineup
Man City (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Akanji, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
Arsenal (4-1-4-1): Raya; White, Lintasa, Gabriel, Kiwior; Jorginho; Saka, Odegaard, Rice, Gabriel Jesus; Havertz
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Premier League Results This Week
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Newcastle vs West Ham: 4-3
Chelsea vs Burnley: 2-2
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: 1-1
Bournemouth vs Everton: 2-1
Tottenham vs Luton Town: 2-1
Sheffield United vs Fulham: 3-3
Sunday, March 31 2024
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton: 2-0
Brentford vs Manchester United: 1-1
Liverpool vs Brighton: 2-1
Manchester City vs Arsenal: 0-0