Bukayo Saka scored a 1-0 goal at Arsenal vs. Manchester City | VIDEO

Arsenal has raised its footballing level throughout the last days of the Premier League and shows its collective power against Manchester City, in the first match of 2022 in the tournament. Around 30 minutes, Bukayo Saka appeared to break the parity and unleash joy at the Emirates Stadium.

The action of both was organized in a very well executed counterattack. In the middle of the field, those led by Pep Guardiola were in possession of the ball and Kevin de Bruyne tried to accelerate towards the opposite goal, but Ben White appeared to anticipate it, with great solvency and tranquility.

The Arsenal defender leaned back towards the center and looked for the midfielders, who came out of the pressure with great quality. Thomas Partey was qualified and played first for Granit Xhaka, who did the same to find Martin Ødegaard.

Manchester City was surprised in those seconds and the Norwegian found a lot of space on the left, an area through which Kieran Tierney was projected. The winger advanced with great speed, but did not take a cross to look for an air dispute, but opted for a low assist, with great precision, for Bukayo Saka.

The young English attacker, taking advantage of the fact that Alexandre Lacazette contained Nathan Ake’s mark, finished off with a left foot and surprised goalkeeper Ederson, who failed to react in time. The ball inflated the nets and all the ‘Gunners’ fans celebrated euphorically in the stands.

If the result is maintained, Arsenal will reach 38 points and will remain in fourth place, which gives classification to the next Champions League. For its part, Manchester City will not move from the first place, since it has 50 units and has eight more than Chelsea, its closest pursuer.