After Manchester City and Arsenal’s recent 2-2 draw, there were plenty of talking points from the fiery contest itself and in the context of the Premier League title race.
It’s safe to say that regardless of whether Pep Guardiola or Mikel Arteta’s side win the title, the game will be looked back upon as one that may have had a significant impact on which team came out on top.
If City win the title, their persistence towards getting an equaliser in a clash where they were far from their best will likely be praised.
Whether John Stones’ last-gasp goal ultimately meant Manchester City may be crowned Premier League champions is a potential topic of conversation once the season draws to a close.
Similarly, if Arsenal win the league, their pragmatism and defensive approach on the day could be lauded.
What Man City captain Kyle Walker did to leave Arsenal in shock
But as things stand, it is too early to even gauge which team looks better set to win the title.
Six games in, both teams have drawn two games while beating the rest of their opponents.
It is expected that once the business end of the season kicks in, both sides will unleash their best possible versions and push each other to the brink.
But during the recent draw between Manchester City and Arsenal, it has been reported by the Daily Mail that Arsenal were left stunned by Kyle Walker’s “fury” after Stones’ leveller.
As both sets of benches clashed after the goal, the Gunners’ was shocked to see Walker become furious to the point where he had to be restrained.
The £50 million man is believed to have calmed down eventually.
Kyle Walker must have been fired up in the heat of the moment
With how intense the affair was, Walker would especially have been hoping on the bench that City pluck out a result.
But it seemed like the hosts were simply misfiring while Arsenal’s tremendous defending was set to be rewarded.
Once Stones did put the ball in the back of the net, Walker must have been fired up.
Often, things seem to escalate even beyond the football pitch and in the heat of the moment, the 34-year-old must have been ready to defend his team.
However, such aspects of the game are a part and parcel of football and rivalries in particular.
