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Arsenal vs. Manchester City: Score, Reaction from 2016 Pre-Season Friendly
- Updated: August 7, 2016
Arsenal rounded out their 2016 pre-season schedule with a 3-2 friendly victory over Manchester City at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Sunday.
Sergio Aguero opened the scoring with a simple tap-in before Alex Iwobi pulled a goal back with a curled effort after the break.
The Gunners were in the ascendancy for much of the contest and went ahead through Theo Walcott around the hour mark before a late strike from Chuba Akpom.
Kelechi Iheanacho headed in a consolation for City in the dying moments, but the capital club managed to hold on to complete their friendly fixtures with another win.
Arsenal’s defensive crisis meant 20-year-old Rob Holding, a summer signing from Bolton Wanderers, was included in manager Arsene Wenger’s starting lineup alongside an otherwise strong XI. For City manager Pep Guardiola, Aguero was joined in attack by Nolito, Raheem Sterling and David Silva as he continued to research his first-choice side.
The match began with a positive approach from both teams, with neither opting to shy away from holding possession; however, neither side managed an attempt on target in the opening 10 minutes.
Aaron Ramsey soon changed that, as his floated header found the top of the net following a whipped cross from the right from Alexis Sanchez.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain continued the Gunners’ offensive moments later after Granit Xhaka, another close-season recruit, put him through on goal. The England international midfielder skipped past defensive attention to find himself in acres of space, but his chipped attempt over the head of City’s No. 2, Willy Caballero, dropped wide of goal.
With 22 minutes on the clock, City played themselves into trouble in their own defensive third and almost paid the ultimate price. Aleksandar Kolarov was caught by Sanchez attempting a short pass down the left flank. The Chilean then collected the loose ball and picked out Francis Coquelin unmarked by the penalty …
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