Why Man City were furious with Arsenal equaliser in fiery Premier League battle
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGary Neville says he would be as 'annoyed' as Kyle Walker after referee Michael Oliver called him out of position, which opened the space for Arsenal to equalise against Manchester City.
Erling Haaland had put City ahead in the ninth minute, however Riccardo Calafiori had cancelled out the Norwegian's strike by the 22nd minute.
But the goal was not without controversy. Jurrien Timber had been hurt following a challenge in the visitors' half, with Oliver calling over captains Thomas Partey and Walker for a discussion in the aftermath.
With Walker making his way back into position following the talk's conclusion, a quick free-kick had been taken and a break was started down City's right flank. ALSO READ: Man City vs Arsenal LIVE ALSO READ: I knew I had to leave City when Guardiola made me cry - now Arteta has set me free It ultimately resulted in Calafiori firing the ball beyond Ederson from outside of the penalty area, leaving the home side outraged with Oliver allowing the restart with them at what they think was a disadvantage. "He calls Kyle Walker over, Michael Oliver, and you see where he walks over toward him," Neville began to analyse when seeing the replay on commentary duty for Sky Sports. "hen he sort of jogs back, turns his back.
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