Championship

Full time

Key moments

  1. 87'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! B. Guimarães

    GOAL! After an exceptional run, B. Guimarães faces Chavignol, beats him with a brilliant cut inside, and curls it into the far corner!

  2. 82'

    Free kick scored by D. Rice

    GOAL!!!! A free kick from 30 meters out, dead center. D. Rice hits it low, finding the bottom corner just past the post, leaving the unsighted keeper diving too late.

  3. 75'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! E. Eze

    GOAL! After an exceptional run, E. Eze faces Banon, beats him with a brilliant cut inside, and curls it into the far corner!

  4. 70'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! B. Saka

    B. Saka meets D. Rice's corner at the back post, but his shot is blocked by the defender's clearance, which hits B. Saka in the head and ends up in the goal!

  5. 46'

    Substitution for Manchester City FC

    Manchester City FC effectue un remplacement. Chavroux prend la place de Pélardon.

  6. 38'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! E. Eze

    D. Rice whips in the corner; the keeper fumbles it onto the head of E. Eze, who scores off the post.

  7. 20'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! B. Saka

    B. Saka sets up D. Rice, who cuts inside, beats two defenders, and delivers a pinpoint cut-back to B. Saka who drills it into the goal!

What we witnessed today was less of a football match and more of a public service announcement regarding the state of the Manchester City FC defense. While Arsenal FC spent the afternoon turning the pitch into their personal playground, the visitors seemed to have mistaken the stadium for a quiet retreat. With zero shots on target and a tactical approach that can only be described as "confused," Manchester City FC managed to look like a group of strangers who met in the parking lot five minutes before kickoff. 🤡

The carnage began in the 20th minute and never really stopped, as Arsenal FC dismantled their opponents with clinical precision. It wasn't just the two goals from corners that highlighted the sheer dominance of the Gunners; it was the total lack of resistance from the Sky Blues. Whether it was the lethal free-kick in the 82nd minute or the relentless pressure that forced Manchester City FC into committing four desperate fouls, the outcome was inevitable. By the time the final whistle blew on the 6-0 scoreline, the scoreboard looked more like a tennis set than a Premier League fixture.

Spare a thought for the Manchester City FC supporters who traveled all this way to watch their team fail to trouble the goalkeeper even once. Meanwhile, Arsenal FC put on a masterclass, managing 7 shots on target and proving that they aren't just playing for points—they are playing for blood. If this is the level of "competition" we are supposed to expect from the visitors, perhaps they should consider taking up a different sport, like golf, where the ball at least stays still long enough for them to hit it. ⚽🔥

Match details

On 14/09/2026 11:30

Emirates Stadium (Arsenal FC)

39200 spectators

No extra time

D. Raya
220 pts
23 yrs
R. Calafiori
335 pts
25 yrs
W. Saliba
347 pts
26 yrs
Gabriel
355 pts
23 yrs
B. White
362 pts
25 yrs
D. Rice
378 pts
27 yrs
E. Eze
381 pts
23 yrs
B. Guimarães
380 pts
23 yrs
B. Saka
366 pts
19 yrs
V. Gyokeres
367 pts
22 yrs
L. Trossard
360 pts
25 yrs
Cabécou
135 pts
27 yrs
Valençay
137 pts
24 yrs
Chavignol
144 pts
21 yrs
Bûche
125 pts
28 yrs
Rocamadour
143 pts
23 yrs
Banon
129 pts
29 yrs
Crottin
132 pts
26 yrs
Picodon
141 pts
21 yrs
Le Bleu
128 pts
22 yrs
Chavroux
143 pts
23 yrs
Rondelé
162 pts
23 yrs

Match commentary

  1. 91'

    Full time!

    What a match! We witnessed an incredible duel between these two teams.

  2. 89'

    Save by Cabécou

    A beautiful strike from B. Guimarães headed for the top corner, but Cabécou tips it onto the crossbar. What a chance!!

  3. 87'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! B. Guimarães

    GOAL! After an exceptional run, B. Guimarães faces Chavignol, beats him with a brilliant cut inside, and curls it into the far corner!

  4. 85'

    V. Gyokeres and B. Guimarães execute a beautiful one-two and bring the ball forward.

  5. 82'

    Free kick scored by D. Rice

    GOAL!!!! A free kick from 30 meters out, dead center. D. Rice hits it low, finding the bottom corner just past the post, leaving the unsighted keeper diving too late.

  6. 82'

    Undeniable foul! Rocamadour tackles E. Eze with both feet off the ground!

  7. 79'

    Manchester City FC has possession but can't find a way through, as Arsenal FC is defending the pitch well.

  8. 75'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! E. Eze

    GOAL! After an exceptional run, E. Eze faces Banon, beats him with a brilliant cut inside, and curls it into the far corner!

  9. 70'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! B. Saka

    B. Saka meets D. Rice's corner at the back post, but his shot is blocked by the defender's clearance, which hits B. Saka in the head and ends up in the goal!

  10. 67'

    Shot off target by D. Rice

    After a nice team move, D. Rice curls a shot from 25 meters out that goes just wide of the keeper, who didn't move.

  11. 65'

    Great team play, it is a shame a poor touch from Banon brings the move to an end.

  12. 60'

    Banon slides into B. White as he sprints with the ball; that is a foul.

  13. 56'

    Shot off target by V. Gyokeres

    Off the post for V. Gyokeres! Through on goal, he beats the keeper but hits the woodwork!

  14. 52'

    We are witnessing some great football! R. Calafiori and Gabriel are perfectly in sync and causing the defense all sorts of problems!

  15. 47'

    D. Rice and Gabriel play a lovely one-two to clear the ball, which seems to frustrate the opposing manager.

  16. 46'

    Tactical change — Manchester City FC

    Manchester City FC modifie sa stratégie.

  17. 46'

    Substitution for Manchester City FC

    Manchester City FC effectue un remplacement. Chavroux prend la place de Pélardon.

  18. 45'

    Back under way!

    Et c'est reparti pour une seconde période. L'équipe Manchester City FC va devoir batailler si elle veut s'imposer.

  19. 45'

    Half-time

    C'est la fin de cette première mi-temps. Les équipes rentrent aux vestiaires pour 15 minutes sur le score de 2 buts à 0 pour Arsenal FC.

  20. 44'

    Free kick by Pélardon

    What a free kick!!!! Pélardon goes for power. Unfortunately, the ball hits the crossbar before flying into the stands. What a chance!

  21. 43'

    Heavy foul by E. Eze who charges into Picodon from behind.

  22. 38'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! E. Eze

    D. Rice whips in the corner; the keeper fumbles it onto the head of E. Eze, who scores off the post.

  23. 32'

    Le Bleu pushes W. Saliba in the back, the referee blows for a foul.

  24. 27'

    B. White complains about the tight marking from Bûche, but the referee ignores him.

  25. 24'

    From a D. Rice cross, the ball reaches B. White who miscontrols it in the box. The defense clears.

  26. 20'

    Goal for Arsenal FC! B. Saka

    B. Saka sets up D. Rice, who cuts inside, beats two defenders, and delivers a pinpoint cut-back to B. Saka who drills it into the goal!

  27. 15'

    Big chance for B. Guimarães, who beats the keeper but is denied by the last-ditch effort of Banon. What a shame!

  28. 13'

    Shot off target by D. Rice

    D. Rice tries his luck from 35 meters out, but it flies way over. That would have been 3 points in rugby!

  29. 7'

    Arsenal FC are dominating and keeping possession, but a pitch invader supporting Manchester City FC has run onto the field and kicked the ball; he's been caught and play can resume.

  30. 5'

    Free kick by D. Rice

    Free kick! D. Rice completely miscues his strike and it sails into the stands.

  31. 5'

    What a horror tackle! Picodon drives his studs into B. Guimarães's chest; the referee blows the whistle immediately.

  32. 3'

    Shot off target by E. Eze

    Nice one-two between E. Eze and B. White, but B. White shoots wide!

  33. 1'

    Manchester City FC can no longer build up play or string two passes together! This is down to the excellent high press from Arsenal FC!

  34. 0'

    Kick-off

    Kick-off for a match that promises to be evenly matched! Even our friend Paul the Octopus couldn't pick a winner.

Key stats

Arsenal FC Manchester City FC
76% Possession 24%
6 Goals 0
7 Shots on target 0
5 Shots off target 1
1 Fouls 4
0 Yellow cards 0
0 Red cards 0
0 Injuries 0

Scorers

  • B. Guimarães 87'
  • D. Rice 82'
  • E. Eze 75'
  • B. Saka 70' D. Rice
  • E. Eze 38' D. Rice
  • B. Saka 20' D. Rice

Scorers

None

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

  • 82'70'38'20'
  • 75'38'
  • 87'

Attack

  • 70'20'

Substitutes

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

Attack

  • 46'

Substitutes

  • 46'

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