At 23:30 pm Beijing time on March 31, the 30th round of the English Premier League ushered in a much-anticipated focus battle, with Manchester City hosting Arsenal. The match was intense and tense, with both teams showing excellent defense, keeping the game in a 0-0 stalemate for a long time.
In the first half, City finished with just four touches inside the Arsenal penalty area, their fewest touches inside an opponent's box in nearly eight years. In the 7th minute, Ben White sent a cross down the right, and Jesus' shot went wide. In the 16th minute, City's corner kick was sent out and Ake's header was deflected by Raya. However, Ake went off with an injury in the 26th minute, which certainly dealt a blow to City.
Into the second half, both sides were still unable to break the deadlock. In the 47th minute, Kovacic's shot from outside the box went wide. Harland also missed a good opportunity to score for City. In the 85th minute, Trossard's shot from the left side of the field was deflected by the City goalkeeper.
After this match, Arsenal ended their 8-game losing streak at the Etihad Stadium, while Manchester City suffered 2 consecutive draws in the league. Both sides only managed 3 shots on target, showing the intensity of the game and the defensive strength of both teams.
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