But Saturday evening, when Arsenal earned a dramatic late win over Everton before City were held at West Ham, felt as if it could be pivotal. Not only because City are nine points behind the Gunners with only one game in hand, but because they looked wholly unconvincing in their draw at London Stadium. After the game, City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he is still trying to find "balance" in his squad while talismanic striker Erling Haaland scrabbles for form. Not the position any major team want to find themselves in, least of all after their 30th league game. Haaland was only denied by a fine Mads Hermansen save, and City ended the game with 24 shots on goal.

Source: BBC March 15, 2026 03:17 UTC