The central clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, part of the fifth round of the English Premier League, was dramatic. The match took place at the Emirates Arena in London and was watched with great interest as a clash between two strong clubs in the championship race.
The meeting started well for the guests. Just in the 9th minute, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a precise shot. Following this, the Citizens attempted to control the game.
Uzbekistani legionnaire Abdukodir Khusanov once again secured a place in the starting lineup. This was his third appearance in the starting lineup in a week. In the first half, he gave almost no chance to the opponent's dangerous striker, Leandro Trossard. Husanov, who acted decisively in the fights, showed a confident game on the wing.
However, in the 15th minute, the Uzbek defender collided with the opponent's captain, Gabriel, and injured his ankle. After the medical staff provided assistance, Khusanov continued the game. Despite this, during the break, Josep Guardiola took him on as a substitute to avoid danger and replaced him with Mateusz Nunes.
According to the website "cityxtra.co.uk," Husanov didn't let anyone through in the first half, played firmly in defense, and reliably closed his zone. According to expert Wayam Lahoty, the young defender, despite the pressure, played a very commendable game.
Official information about the severity of Khusanov's injury has not yet been released. However, Guardiola's careful substitution after 45 minutes demonstrates that serious attention is being paid to the compatriot's health.
As a reminder, Manchester City conceded a goal late in the game, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. This result earned the Citizens one point but deprived them of victory.
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