Arsenal took the lead early in the opening match 10 minutes with Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard goals, but were hit back by goals from Said Benrahma and Jarrod Bowen.

Arsenal had another chance to score an additional goal in the second half through the penalty, but Saka failed to help give Arsenal a 3-1 lead.

This result put Arsenal ahead of Manchester City by four points on top of the table of Premier League frameworks, but City seem to be in place In the competitive seats, the invasion was hot because of a game remaining in their hands and welcoming the big guns to Etihad Stadium before the end of the season.

After the match via Sky Sports, Arteta defended Saka, who missed a penalty:

“The player who received a penalty and missed the penalty, I didn’t know that anyone had ever missed it.”