Arsenal just finished round 5 with a Super Sunday match that couldn't have been more epic against Man City. That thrilling draw seemed to be the limit of the Gunners' endurance. However, things didn't stop there...
The two goals that put Leicester ahead at home at the Emirates Stadium after 45 minutes seemed to be a solid foundation for Mikel Arteta and his team to believe in an easy 3 points. However, the away team did not have it easy when they brought the match back to a draw after only 18 minutes of play in the second half.
Towards the end of the match, Arsenal attacked more and more but failed to score. In the early match, Man City unexpectedly lost points against Newcastle. The golden opportunity for the "Gunners" to equalize the score with their opponents came but they almost missed it regrettably. Two goals in the 90+4 and 90+9 minutes helped The Gunners fans relieve their psychological burden and burst into tears after the final whistle.
"This is the Premier League and don't feel sorry for yourself" - Mikel Arteta shared after the match when asked about Arsenal's match and Man City's loss of points just a few hours ago.
In the second half, the moment James Justin scored a great goal for the away team proved Arteta's statement above. The team that had just almost beaten Man City with 10 men at Etihad had to struggle against the tournament's rookie at home. During the match, goalkeeper Mads Hermansen of the "Foxes" had many good moves that made the "Gunners" falter many times. That is also the harshness of the most competitive tournament on the planet.
Arsenal defended almost entirely against Man City in the second half of last weekend's match. This time, when the score was 2-2, Mikel Arteta sent all three attacking stars onto the field: Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Ethan Nwaneri. Although none of them scored, the pressure they created was too great. The goal that made it 3-2 in the 90+4 minute was actually an own goal for Leicester but it came as a result of dozens of attacks before.
When Man City pressed Arsenal last weekend, they didn't give up until the last minute and got what they needed. This time, the Gunners did the same to win. They stood firm at the Etihad with 10 men and this time they didn't tire until they achieved their goal. That's the image of a champion.
The failures of the last two seasons only added to the motivation of Mikel Arteta and his team. Kai Havertz's goal in the 90+9 minute was like a knockout punch for Leicester. It was like an affirmation that Arsenal is maturing and becoming stronger, ready to fight to the end with Man City and Liverpool in the race this season.
