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John Stones scored deep in injury time as Manchester City salvaged a 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal on Sunday to remain top of the Premier League (PL) after a rip-roaring battle against their bitter title rivals.
The draw, in what was more of a slugfest than a chess match, left Pep Guardiola’s men with 13 points after five matches, while Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who played the entire second half with 10 men following Leandro Trossard’s red card, are fourth with 11.
Arsenal looked poised for their first win at the Etihad Stadium since 2015 before substitute Stones prodded in from close range in the 98th minute – with their 28th shot of the second half.
It was the joint highest ever shots by a side on record (from 2003-04) in a single half in the Premier League. “I think over the years, we’ve learned as a team to stick together, no matter who’s playing, and to always be ready,” Stones said.
“I know the manager emphasizes that. I’m sure you’ve heard before… I tried to go on there, get in the right areas, and it fell for me luckily. And you know, I’m really pleased to score a goal like that.”