VIDEO: Huge mistake by Tomiyasu! Arsenal’s runner-in gives De Bruyne the goal like that

This is definitely not how Arsenal imagined the start of the game with Manchester City. The task was to reset Erling Haaland with Kevin De Bruyne, only for the Japanese back to give the goal away.

The huge showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City overshadowed the Champions League semi-final for some. The Gunners are three points clear at the top of the table with a game to spare. However, if they were to lose to the Citizens, Guardiola’s side would be the leaders.

Arsenal fans were already hit by the news before the game that Thomas Partey did not travel with the team and was replaced by Jorginho.

Arsenal showed from the start of the game that they wanted to hold the reins of the match. It kept the ball on the hoof much more, had more shots on goal, but that’s not what you play for.

In the 24th minute, Takehiro Tomiyasu made a huge mistake. The Japanese replaced Ben White in the lineup unexpectedly and didn’t thank Mikel Arteta much for his confidence.

Haaland extended his header beyond the defence, Tomiyasu wanted to head home a low cross to Ramsdael in front of the onrushing Grealish. But the pass was very short, caught by De Bruyne and flicked over the onrushing Gunners keeper.

From then on, Arsenal upped the tempo and were once again the better team. It culminated in the 41st minute when Ederson mistimed his tackle and created a penalty.

It was safely converted by home leader Bukayo Saka to level the game at 1-1. Tomiyasu could breathe a sigh of relief.

Source: Premier League, Twitter