From Arsenal’s first meaningful attack, the ball landed at the feet of Gabriel Jesus, who from 10 yards out had a shot but he couldn’t get it on target.
At the other end, a corner was floated into the box and it bounced off Nathan Ake, before landing in the palms at David Raya in the Arsenal goal.
City came flying out of the traps for the second half, and Mateo Kovacic went close with a curling effort from distance.
Arsenal responded through Bukayo Saka who sent a ball across City’s six yard area and Jesus came steaming in, but was unable to connect.
Josko Gvardiol had a flicked header found Erling Haaland inside the six yard box, but the City forward couldn’t produce the finish.
The top of the table clash ultimately ended in a stalemate with both sides settling for a point.
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