Match at the Etihad Stadium kicks off at 4.30pm (BST)

 

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81 min: Dias attempts a quick pass into the box for Kovacic, but there’s no space to exploit in Arsenal’s defense—not even a hint of an opening.

It’s surprising how rarely City have tried to break through from wide areas. Instead, they keep recycling the ball, passing it back and forth before someone inevitably blasts it over the bar from 25 yards out.

That said, Arsenal’s defending has been exceptional: the determination, focus, and overall effort have been nothing short of outstanding..

76 min: “If Arsenal do go on to win this,” begins Eagle Brosi, “Arteta should walk into the press conference and declare himself ‘The Special One.’”

Or better yet, casually stroll in wearing an Inter Milan 2009-10 away kit.

5 min: Suddenly, Arsenal find themselves just 15 minutes away from a famous victory. Given the pressure, they’ve managed the second half exceptionally well.

74 min: Arsenal substitution – Kiwior comes on, Calafiori heads off.

73 min: Calafiori goes down, and the home fans suspect time-wasting, but Jakub Kiwior is already preparing to replace him.

64 min: City's bench features options like Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, and Rico Lewis, but none of them have been called upon just yet.

Meanwhile, David Raya takes a seat, giving both managers the chance for a quick team talk. How do you prove he’s faking it? While Raya gets treatment, Michael Oliver books one of Arsenal's substitutes, possibly Myles Lewis-Skelly.

63 min: At times, Arsenal's shape looks more like a 6-3-0, with Martinelli acting as a left-back and Calafiori practically becoming a fourth centre-half. One thing's certain: Erling Haaland won’t be slipping through any gaps like he did for the opening goal.

62 min: David Raya makes another save. A poorly cleared corner leads to a Gvardiol snapshot from 12 yards out. Although it’s directed at Raya’s feet, he reacts well, knocking the ball into the air before securing it on the second attempt.