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Watch: Calafiori scores gorgeous goal vs. Man City on full Arsenal debut

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What a way to make a first impression.

Riccardo Calafiori, in his first start for Arsenal since joining the club in the summer, scored a sensational equalizer against title rivals Manchester City on Sunday. He curled home a beautiful left-footed effort in the 22nd minute to cancel out Erling Haaland's early opener at the Etihad.

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Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City players were furious after the goal, which started with an Arsenal free-kick. They claimed Kyle Walker wasn't given enough time to get back into position after a discussion with referee Michael Oliver, but the goal was allowed to stand.

The tally helped Arsenal turn the tide in the match, as Gabriel scored from a corner kick in first-half stoppage time to give the Gunners the lead.

But Manchester City, playing with a man advantage for the entire second half after Leandro Trossard's red card, eventually scored an equalizer in the 98th minute to cap a wild affair at two apiece.

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