Arsenal Rescue Point Against City, See All Premier League Matchday 5 Results
The Premier League Matchday 5 lived up to its billing with drama, late goals, and intense battles across the country. From Arsenal’s last-gasp equaliser against Manchester City to Sunderland’s gritty draw with Aston Villa, Sunday’s fixtures once again reminded fans why the English top flight is the most thrilling league in world football.
Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City: Martinelli Denies Guardiola
The headline clash of the day took place at the Etihad Stadium, where Arsenal salvaged a vital point in a pulsating 1-1 draw with defending champions Manchester City.
City started brightly and drew first blood in the 9th minute through Erling Haaland, who latched onto a Reijnder assist to put the hosts in control. For much of the game, it looked like Pep Guardiola’s men would extend their perfect start to the season, as they dominated possession and pressed Arsenal back.
But the Gunners, showing a new level of maturity under Mikel Arteta, refused to crumble. Deep into stoppage time, Gabriel Martinelli struck a dramatic equaliser in the 93rd minute to stun the home crowd and send Arsenal fans into jubilation. The draw keeps both sides unbeaten, while City drop points for the first time this season.
Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa: 10-Man Black Cats Show Spirit
At the Stadium of Light, newly promoted Sunderland showcased resilience to hold Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw, despite going down to 10 men early in the first half.
Defender Reinildo was sent off for a last-man challenge, leaving the Black Cats with a mountain to climb. Villa piled on the pressure and eventually broke through in the 52nd minute with Matty Cash’s opener.
However, Sunderland’s fighting spirit shone late on when Wilson Isidor grabbed a dramatic equaliser. The result ended Villa’s run of defeats but left Unai Emery frustrated at yet another missed opportunity to climb the table.
Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle United: Stalemate on the South Coast
At the Vitality Stadium, AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United battled to a goalless draw in a match short on clear chances.
Both sides struggled to find cutting edge in the final third, with Newcastle’s midweek European exertions perhaps playing a part in their lack of sharpness. For Bournemouth, the point will be welcomed as they continue their quest to avoid early relegation fears.
Matchday 5 once again proved that there are no easy games in the Premier League. Arsenal’s resilience against City will be seen as a moral victory in the title race, while Sunderland’s gritty point against Aston Villa underlined the heart of newly promoted clubs. Newcastle’s draw may feel like two points dropped, but fatigue remains a factor as they juggle European commitments.
With the league table beginning to take shape, every dropped point and every late goal could make the difference in the months ahead. Arsenal’s stoppage-time strike against City may well be remembered as one of the season’s defining moments.
The Premier League is a marathon, not a sprint—and Matchday 5 was a perfect reminder that twists, turns, and surprises are guaranteed every single week.
