Video: Arsenal fans notice special thing Zinchenko did for Tomiyasu in loss to City

The Emirates Stadium was the venue for a thrilling encounter between Arsenal and Manchester City, with the visitors coming out on top in a 3-1 victory. The game was full of drama and excitement, with both sides having chances to take the lead.

It was Man City who struck first, with Kevin De Bruyne finishing in great style from a Takehiro Tomiyasu backpass. However, Arsenal were awarded a penalty shortly before half-time when Ederson fouled Eddie Nketiah, and Bukayo Saka made no mistake from the spot to level the scores.

The second half saw Man City take control of the game, with Jack Grealish restoring their lead after 72 minutes. The visitors then sealed their victory eight minutes later when Haaland got his goal after a fantastic run from De Bruyne ended in a cutback and neat finish.

Despite the result, there was one moment during the game that will live long in the memory of those who witnessed it. After Tomiyasu’s mistake led to City scoring their opener, Oleksandr Zinchenko showed great sportsmanship by consoling his teammate for his error. It was an act that earned him plenty of praise from fans on social media and showed just how much respect there is between these two teammates.

Oleksandr Zinchenko consoles & encourages Takehiro Tomiyasu after his mistake for Manchester City’s first goal tonight. #afc pic.twitter.com/jf8AVVuVuW

— afcstuff (@afcstuff) February 15, 2023

Overall, it was an entertaining game between two sides who have been at the top of English football for many years now. While Arsenal may have been disappointed not to get anything out of it, they can take heart from Zinchenko’s gesture which showed that even in defeat there can be moments of true sportsmanship.