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Stones rescues a point for Manchester City against 10-man Arsenal

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John Stones netted a stoppage-time equaliser as Manchester City snatched a dramatic draw in a thrilling clash with 10-man Arsenal.The Gunners had looked like clinging on for victory having played the entire second half at the Etihad Stadium with 10 men after the dismissal of Leandro Trossard for a second bookable offence.Yet after bombarding the Gunners' goal, pressure finally paid off deep into time added on as Stones pounced on a rebound to grab a draw that sent City back to the top of the Premier League.The hosts had led early on through Erling Haaland’s 100th City goal but Arsenal hit back with a superb equaliser from Riccardo Calafiori on his full debut and Gabriel then headed them ahead.Yet the momentum changed after Trossard kicked the ball away in frustration to incur a second yellow card and City eventually broke through to preserve a 48-game unbeaten home record in the dying seconds.City were without playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and Arsenal lacked the influence of Martin Odegaard but this was a fiery contest far removed from last season’s tense goalless draw between the sides.There were fireworks within seconds of kick-off as Rodri went down requiring treatment after an off-the-ball collision with Kai Havertz.The temperature was raised further moments later as Haaland clattered into William Saliba after chasing a high ball.He escaped a booking and City settled, going close as Ilkay Gundogan flicked past a defender only to slice wide.The opener came as the impressive Savinho slipped Haaland through with a well-weighted ball between two defenders.

It was a chance the in-form Norwegian was never likely to miss and he duly brought up his City century – from 105 appearances – with a composed finish.City almost doubled

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