After being humbled by Chelsea last Saturday with a devastating 6-0 defeat, Arsenal faced the daunting task of regaining their footing in the Premier League to avoid slipping further behind in the title race. However, their encounter with Swansea, known for their resilience, didn’t start well for the Gunners.
At halftime, Swansea held a one-goal lead courtesy of a header from Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony, who capitalized on a well-placed cross to beat the Arsenal goalkeeper.
As the match progressed, Arsenal fought back. In the 72nd minute, Lukas Podolski connected with a cross from Kieran Gibbs to level the score. And just a minute later, Olivier Giroud put Arsenal in the lead with a well-taken goal.
However, just when victory seemed within Arsenal’s grasp, Mathieu Flamini inadvertently scored an own goal, allowing Swansea to equalize.
In the end, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving Arsenal frustrated and further complicating their pursuit of the Premier League title.
