Manchester City's top-four hopes are hanging in the balance after Arsenal twice fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Super Sunday.
Sergio Aguero gave Manuel Pellegrini's men a perfect start when he scored his eighth goal in six Premier League games after eight minutes, but Olivier Giroud headed Arsenal's equaliser from a corner just two minutes later.
Kevin de Bruyne put City back in front with a low drive shortly after half-time, but Alexis Sanchez pulled Arsenal level again midway through the second half as the Gunners claimed a valuable point.
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Manchester City's top-four hopes are out of their hands, and they are in real danger of starting Pep Guardiola's reign without Champions League football. Manchester United's 1-0 win over Norwich on Saturday left City needing three points against Arsenal, but they could now drop to fifth if Louis van Gaal's side win their game in hand against West Ham on Tuesday.
The home supporters at the Etihad showed their disappointment by leaving in their droves long before Pellegrini's leaving speech, and City only have themselves to blame for their current predicament. "It's not just about today, it's about results before today," said Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness.
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