Another focus match was staged in the fifth round of the 2025/26 Premier League. Arsenal, at the Emirates Stadium, fell behind by one goal but ended up drawing 1-1 with Manchester City after Martinelli scored in the final moments.

Four minutes into the match, Arsenal created a chance when Trossard dribbled down the left wing, only to be cleared by Husanov. In the ninth minute, Reinders ran to the top of the penalty area and passed the ball diagonally to Haaland, who then fired home past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to give Manchester City a 1-0 lead.

In the 14th minute, Husanov was injured while clashing with Arsenal defender Gabriel, but he continued playing after receiving treatment. In the 20th minute, Manchester City created an attacking opportunity after stealing the ball. Reinders received a pass from Bernardo Silva and shot low, but the shot was too straight and was directly saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

In the 26th minute, Rice took a corner kick, but the ball was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 32nd minute, Rice lobbed a pass into the penalty area, but Madouko headed it wide. In the 38th minute, Doku broke through the defense and passed it back to Rodri, who was at the top of the penalty area, but the ball was kicked away.

In the 41st minute, Rice's corner kick was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma, and Saliba headed the ball but it went wide. In the first half stoppage time, Merino passed the ball to Madouk, who turned and shot, but was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma.

In the 48th minute of the second half, substitute Saka's pass was cleared, and Martin Subimendi received the ball in the penalty area and shot from long range, but the ball went over the post. In the 50th minute, Arsenal continued their attack. Trossard passed the ball, Eze stopped the ball and shot, but it was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma.

In the 57th minute, Haaland received a diagonal pass from Doku and shot into the penalty area, but it was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Then Eze almost made a serious mistake when he cleared the ball. In the 76th minute, Saka sent a cross and Calafiori headed the ball, but the ball was confiscated by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma.

In the 81st minute, Eze created an attacking opportunity, Calafiori received the ball and took it to the top of the penalty area and shot from long range, but it went wide. In the 82nd minute, Doku broke through the penalty area and shot, but the ball went wide.

In the second half stoppage time, Eze made a lob pass from the center circle, Martinelli received the ball and lobbed it towards Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma, and the ball bounced off the ground and went into the net, helping Arsenal to equalize the score at 1-1.

In the end, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester City at home. After getting one point, Arsenal is currently ranked second in the standings with 10 points.