Oliseh Lauds Arsenal For Solid Display Against Manchester City

Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh praised Arsenal for their defensive solidity against Manchester City.

The two teams battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Arsenal played the entire second half with 10-men after Leandro Trossard was sent off just before the break.

Erling Haaland gave Manchester City the lead after nine minutes following an assist from Savinho.

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Arsenal rallied with Ricardo Calafiori firing home from outside the box on 22 minutes, while Brazil international Gabriel gave them the lead few minutes later.

Substitute John Stones however salvaged a point for City deep into stoppage time.

Oliseh believed Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal deserved more from the game.

“Arsenal totally deserved victory over Man. City. This doubtful red card saved Man. City some thrashing from a well organised Arsenal side in my opinion. compact,direct playing with a world class goal keeper. Arsenal could be champions this year,” he wrote on X.

By Adeboye Amosu