All square at the interval after Saka cancels out De Bruyne goal

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De Bruyne put Man City ahead, but Saka levelled the scores. Screenshot/ESPN

It is 1-1 between Arsenal and Man City at half-time in the Premier League. The hosts, who started the better against Man City, fell behind after a major error by Tomiyasu. His attempted pass back to Ramsdale was intercepted by Kevin de Bruyne, who scored. Then, Bukayo Saka levelled from the penalty spot after goalkeeper Ederson fouled Eddie Nketiah.

Arsenal and Man City faced off in a huge Premier League clash. The Gunners, leaders of the Premier League, were three points ahead of Guardiola's side and with a game in hand. 

Arteta's side started better, but Man City picked up as the game went along and took the lead after 24 minutes. A long ball forward flicked on by Haaland saw the ball fall to Tomiyasu. The Japanese defender was under pressure from Jack Grealish and he looked to find goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. However, his pass back was underhit and De Bruyne got there before the advancing De Bruyne to chip into the net. 

Then, in the 40th minute, Arsenal levelled. Nketiah was played in and his chip was cleared off the line by Nathan Ake. However, referee Anthony Taylor gave Arsenal a penalty after Ederson followed through into Nketiah and Saka sent Ederson the wrong way from 12 yards.

Man City nearly led at the break, but Rodri saw his header from a free-kick deflect off Nathan Ake and strike the crossbar. It was deservedly level at half-time.

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