Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City: Main Talking Points As Pep Guardiola’s Men Open 2022 With A Thriller

In what was the first Premier League contest of 2022, Arsenal and Manchester City certainly didn t disappoint in what turned out to be a real thriller at the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime.

While the Gunners might have taken a more than deserved 1-0 lead heading into the half-time break, it was Pep Guardiola s defending champions who eventually snatched a last-gasp 2-1 victory in north London.

Briefly extending their buffer at the top of the table to double digits, the Sky Blues will undoubtedly look back on Saturday s result if they re able to make it back-to-back Premier League titles this season.

In a meeting that saw huge controversy at both ends of the Emirates pitch, we have taken a look at the key talking points.

City show all of their resolve

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