Martin Odegaard used Haphazard Bran to give the Arsenal lead after 105 seconds At home in Manchester City In the Premier League on Sunday – and former Gunners player Matt Upson said Chief Cityzens Pep Guardiola showed his feelings while his side laged.
City defender Manuel Akanji was fascinated as he threw on the ball just in front of his own box as part of the move launched by goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, with Guardiola’s first number one choice, Epson, Missed from his team with a smaller injury.
“Pep Guardiola returns to his place with a view of disgusting on his face,” Upronson told the BBC Radio 5 Live. “It will be so disappointed at the beginning of his team.”
Kai Havertz ran into the box and stunned Odegaard for a direct ending while Arsenal put himself on his way to close the gap on the leaders of Liverpool on six points, although the Reds will have a game in his hand.
Arsenal hits Manuel Akanji’s mistake, and Martin Odegaard opens scoring within two minutes! 💨 pic.twitter.com/hqsrrntdgv
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportspl) 2. February 2025
Arsenal vs Man City: Odegaard ‘notice’ for goal
John Stones was also involved in City’s Blunder, making the first start in eight league matches as part of the season with injuries.
“It was a little loose from Ortega, which lasted for a long time just living on the ball, waiting to see what was going to happen,” remote a former back in England.
“There was not much purpose or meaning or intensity. They try to play through the back; It’s a lateral passing with a lot of pace on it.
“Arsenal goes to the full press, Odegaard leads the charge, they turn him. I thought Havertz would shoot because he had a decent angle, but he sees Odregaard right in the criminal place and trading him.
“It’s not a great passage – a little ticklish – but Odegaard’s left foot is absolutely prepared for this kind of finish. It just pushes it into the net under a little pressure from the Guardiol. What a start for Arsenal.”
Kai Havertz breaks the opportunity to double the advantage of Arsenal! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/loe4iurxfp
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportspl) 2. February 2025
Arsenal VS Manchester City: Premier League Table
The city ended just above Arsenal as Premier league Champions in 2023/24, but will be lagging behind nine points behind the team of Mikel Artete if they lose at Emirates Stadium.
Victory would move arsenal three points above the third -placed noottingham forest, which Extinguished Brighton & Hove Albion 7-0 at home on Saturday.
Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at Wolves on January 25th extended her undefeated League to 13 games, while City’s victory over Chelsea meant that they had passed six matches without defeat in the top flight.
