Runners-up Arsenal travelled to Manchester City and were led by the defending champions in the ninth minute, with home striker Erling Haaland scoring his 100th goal for the Citizens in 105 appearances, making him equal the record set by Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Real Madrid as the fastest player to reach the milestone.
Man City v Arsenal! Leandro Trossard’s Premier League red card explained
However, the Gunners managed to equalise in dramatic fashion through Riccardo Calafiori’s superb strike in the 22nd minute and in stoppage time, Gabriel headed home a corner to put the visitors 2-1 up, but in the 90+8 minute, the visitors’ Trossard received a second yellow card for a diving collision with Bernardo Silva, which ultimately saw him sent off.
Regarding the incident, the Premier League immediately clarified on social media that Trossard did not receive a second yellow card for fouling the Portuguese international, but referee Michael Oliver showed him a second yellow card for delaying the start of the game, with the visiting team’s striker kicking the ball away from the spot, which is similar to Declan Rice receiving a second yellow card in West Ham’s 1-1 draw with Brighton.
