{"id":13795,"date":"2023-02-18T19:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T19:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/18\/city-star-blasts-unacceptable-result-as-late-arsenal-drama-provides-major-title-twist-pl-wrap\/"},"modified":"2023-02-18T19:29:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-18T19:29:00","slug":"city-star-blasts-unacceptable-result-as-late-arsenal-drama-provides-major-title-twist-pl-wrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/18\/city-star-blasts-unacceptable-result-as-late-arsenal-drama-provides-major-title-twist-pl-wrap\/","title":{"rendered":"City star blasts \u2018unacceptable\u2019 result as late Arsenal drama provides major title twist: PL Wrap"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arsenal regained pole position in the Premier League title race on Saturday as the Gunners fought back for a thrilling 4-2 victory at Aston Villa, while Manchester City were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n

Just three days after surrendering first place with a 3-1 defeat against City, Arsenal bounced back in impressive style to move two points clear of the champions.<\/p>\n

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With just minutes left at Villa Park, Mikel Arteta\u2019s side were in danger of slipping up again in their bid to win the title for the first time since 2004.<\/p>\n

Arsenal twice trailed to goals from Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho, only for Bukayo Saka and then Oleksandr Zinchenko to haul them level.<\/p>\n

Deep into second half stoppage-time, Arsenal received a helping hand from their former keeper as Emiliano Martinez inadvertently deflected Jorginho\u2019s shot into his own net after it hit the bar.<\/p>\n

Gabriel Martinelli capped Arsenal\u2019s remarkable escape when he tapped into the empty net in the final seconds after Martinez was caught upfield at a Villa corner.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are back with more belief than before because you have to turn performances into results,\u201d Arteta said.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta celebrates with the travelling Gunners support after a crucial win against Aston Villa. (Photo by Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u201cWin in any context. We\u2019ve always talked about that. Today we had a really difficult context, especially with what happened after five minutes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team showed a lot of emotional qualities that are needed. I\u2019m really happy.\u201d <\/p>\n

Arsenal\u2019s first victory in five games in all competitions will give them renewed belief they can pip City to the title.<\/p>\n

The Gunners, who have a game in hand on the champions, were given a massive boost by their title rivals\u2019 stumble just hours later.<\/p>\n

CITY LEFT TO RUE MISSED CHANCES AS PLUCKY FOREST FRUSTRATE<\/b><\/p>\n

Bernardo Silva put Pep Guardiola\u2019s men ahead four minutes before half-time, taking Jack Grealish\u2019s pass in his stride and drilling a clinical finish past Keylor Navas from 20 yards.<\/p>\n

But the tension mounted as City searched for a second goal and Guardiola was booked for manhandling the fourth official after Erling Haaland\u2019s penalty appeal was rejected following Joe Worrall\u2019s challenge.<\/p>\n

City were undone by their profligacy as Haaland\u2019s drive hit the bar before the Norway star blazed the rebound over.<\/p>\n

Haaland missed another chance moments later and Forest made the champions pay with their first shot on target in the 84th minute.<\/p>\n

Morgan Gibbs-White fired a low ball across the area and New Zealand striker Chris Wood tapped into an empty net to leave Guardiola stunned.<\/p>\n

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was booked for his protests to the referee in his side\u2019s 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS \/ AFP)<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Guardiola conceded City were the victims of their own downfall after such sloppy finishing.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a brilliant performance, we played really good but we didn\u2019t score. At this level you have to score and that is why we dropped points,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first half should already be 2-0 or 3-0, we conceded one shot on target and we dropped points. We are sad and disappointed but the way we played was really good.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe missed goals that were one metre to the goalkeeper, not just one, a few. That is why we didn\u2019t win. What can I say?\u201d <\/p>\n

City defender Kyle Walker was equally frustrated at the result.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not blaming anyone,\u201d Walker told Match of the Day. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf the strikers aren\u2019t getting the luck or hitting the target, us as a defensive unit need to hang onto the 1-0 victory and secure the three points.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that\u2019s not acceptable. That\u2019s not me being downbeat but we\u2019ve set such high standards over the last few years that it should be four or five nil, game done and we move onto the next game.\u201d<\/p>\n

CHELSEA STUNNED BY LAST-PLACED SAINTS IN MAJOR UPSET<\/b><\/p>\n

Under-fire Chelsea boss Graham Potter suffered another blow as bottom of the table Southampton won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

James Ward-Prowse scored his 17th Premier League free-kick — one behind David Beckham\u2019s record in the competition — to give Southampton the lead in first half stoppage-time.<\/p>\n

Stuart Armstrong was fouled on the edge of the area and with Saints fans chanting Ward-Prowse\u2019s name, the midfielder curled a superb set-piece past Kepa Arrizabalaga.<\/p>\n

Chelsea were booed off at full-time after a result that left them languishing in 10th place, with just two wins in their last 14 games in all competitions and none in their last five.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea boss Graham Potter is under pressure after the Blues slipped to a shock defeat to lowly Southampton. (Photo by Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DYCHE DELIGHT AS TOFFEES BEAT RELEGATION RIVALS LEEDS<\/b><\/p>\n

Everton moved out of the relegation zone with a valuable 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Leeds at Goodison Park.<\/p>\n

Seamus Coleman netted in the 64th minute when Everton\u2019s veteran defender hooked over a cross that caught out Leeds keeper Illan Meslier, who left a gap at his near post for the ball to squeeze into the net.<\/p>\n

Sean Dyche\u2019s side have won two of their three matches since he replaced the sacked Frank Lampard and now sit one point above the bottom three, while managerless Leeds are in 19th place.<\/p>\n

FULL PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

<\/i>Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal<\/b><\/p>\n

Brentford 1-1 Crystal Palace<\/p>\n

Wolves 0-1 Bournemouth<\/b><\/p>\n

Brighton 0-1 Fulham<\/b><\/p>\n

Everton <\/b>1-0 Leeds United<\/p>\n

Chelsea 0-1 Southampton<\/b><\/p>\n

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester City<\/p>\n

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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