Man City's Akanji sends defiant title message after Arsenal battle
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Manchester: Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji says Arsenal have become masters of the dark arts but is bullish over his team s Premier League t...
Manchester: Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji says Arsenal have become masters of the "dark arts" but is bullish over his team's Premier League title chances after a gripping 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
The champions needed a John Stones equaliser deep into stoppage time to level against the 10-man Gunners in a full-blooded contest on Sunday.
That brought relief for City after a frustrating second period in which the visitors had sat back to protect a 2-1 lead earned before Leandro Trossard was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Pep Guardiola's unbeaten team, aiming for a fifth straight title, are top of the table on 13 points, two clear of Arsenal, who have also not lost yet this season.
The Gunners, runners-up for the past two seasons, did their best to disrupt and slow City, who totally dominated possession in the second half.
