Comhroinn Fuaime

The first half belonged entirely to North London. Arsenal played with relentless intensity. Their 4-3-3 system morphed into a 3-2-5 in attack, suffocating City deep inside their own box. Bu-kayo Saka constantly troubled City’s left flank, while Kai Havertz came inches away from breaking the deadlock with a powerful header in the 28th minute. But this… is where the real story begins. James Trafford. The young goalkeeper stood like a wall.