Gabriel Martinelli scored the only goal in stoppage time in the third minute of Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City, whose rare defensive display under Pep Guardiola was sorely ineffective.
On the counterattack, Erling Haaland scored the opening goal, and City then used a defensive strategy unlike any that Guardiola had coached.
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However, there was a late break when Martinelli latched onto a ball that Eberechi Eze had played over City’s slack defense before slitting the goalkeeper.
After just five games, Arsenal is now in second place on goal difference behind Tottenham and Bournemouth, giving Liverpool, the reigning champions, a five-point lead. The pace is already eight points behind city.
In the ninth minute, City scored from a quick counter in the opening exchanges.
Before playing the Norwegian striker in a cool finish past David Raya, Tijjani Reijnders broke from deep with Haaland on his shoulder.
Before a double change at half-time gave Arsenal more ideas, with substitute Eberechi Eze forcing a brave save from Donnarumma to swarm the entire city.
Opta reported that the visitors had 32.8 percent of their possession, which was the lowest possession average by a Guardiola team in his 601st top-flight league game.
However, as Arsenal pressed without creating the crucial opening, City had semblance to have escaped the storm, finishing the game with five at the back.
However, Martinelli ran onto Eze’s speculative ball over the top and lobged a superb lob in the 93rd minute to give Arsenal a share of the spoils after scoring a goal and an assist off the bench against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday.
Arsenal captain Declan Rice praised Martinelli for his “moment of magic” in scoring the equaliser and suggested City’s defensive style was a sign of respect for the Gunners.
“We have won the opposition’s respect.” They are aware of our level of excellence, Rice told Sky Sports.
“We passed and moved well both in the first and second halves,” he said. “There was always a threat on the counter.”
We ultimately deserved the victory, but we would have been disappointed if we had lost.
He continued, “The run and finish is unbelievable,” when describing Martinelli’s late equalizer. You wouldn’t find a nicer man like him, so he deserves it. He has produced a moment of magic.
In a post-game interview, Guardiola acknowledged that Arsenal was the better team.
With all that has transpired this week, it’s difficult to analyze. We play on Thursday and now as much as United and in the Champions League. The teams are formidable in every way, Guardiola claimed.
When you’re not effective at high pressing or building up, it’s very difficult.
He continued, “I believe the outcome is fair. Arsenal, however, were generally superior.
Aston Villa ended their goalless run in the Premier League on Sunday, but they were unable to defeat 10-man Sunderland in a 1-1 draw.
In the 67th minute, Villa scored their first goal after five league games, scoring a swerving shot from 25 meters (82 feet) that Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs was unable to parry into his own net.
However, Sunderland equalized in the 75th minute through Wilson Isidor, leaving Villa third from bottom and with 10 men starting from the 33rd minute after Reinildo was sent off for kick out at Cash.
In a draw at Bournemouth and a 0-0 draw, Newcastle rotated their team following a Champions League defeat to Barcelona on Thursday.
In response to Israel’s ongoing conflict with Gaza and its expansion of territory in the occupied West Bank, Canada, the UK, and Australia have all recognized Palestinian statehood.
In the days following the announcements on Sunday, more states, including France and Portugal, are anticipated to recognize Palestine.
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In recent days, Israel has increased its defense.
The Israeli prime minister’s representative, Shosh Bedrosian, said the move was “absurd and simply a reward for terrorism” shortly before the announcement.
Netanyahu promised his supporters that there would not be a Palestinian state at an event held in occupied East Jerusalem on September 15.
Analysts tell Al Jazeera that this action by the three states, which included Canada, the UK, and Australia, is a small, symbolic step in the ongoing indignity, murder, and displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, albeit one with some weight.
According to Palestinian political scientist Rida Abu Rass, “Recognition matters in this case because close US allies have so far reserved it until the day after a negotiated agreement.”
Because these nations splintered, it matters. Israel’s isolation, in my opinion, is furthered by its impact.
At least 55 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza on Sunday, the same day that recognition was made. In Gaza City, where the Israeli army has launched yet another brutal campaign of violence, at least 37 of them were killed.
Performative recognition
Analysts are skeptical that acknowledging Palestinians’ current physical conditions, which are being exacerbated by Israeli aggression, might improve.
Since October 2023, Israel has carried out at least 65, 283 attacks, wounding 166, and injuring 570, according to experts who believe that the figure is much higher. 1, 139 people died in the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, and 200 or so people were taken prisoner.
More than 1, 000 people have been killed in the occupied West Bank as a result of Israeli military and violent settler attacks, and the Israeli government is threatening to annex the entire area.
According to analysts, there has been a boom in European support for Palestine among the electorates. On September 20, 2025, protesters march in Vienna.
According to analysts, the Israeli-Israeli conflict, which Israeli experts and international experts and human rights organizations refer to as a genocide, is not anticipated to end with Sunday’s actions.
I remain pessimistic as long as it includes concrete steps, such as imposing sanctions, an arms embargo, and the establishment of a no-fly zone in occupied Palestine with the support of international organizations, said Chris Osieck, a freelance researcher who has contributed to investigations from Forensic Architecture and Bellingcat on Palestine and Israel.
The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies professor Mohamad Elmasry explained to Al Jazeera that the move is primarily performative.
They are increasingly being pressured by both the international community and their local populations to do something, he said.
“This is, in my opinion, their way of acting,” they say, “or saying that they did something without actually taking action.”
[Burak Bir/Anadolu via Getty Images] There is growing pressure on European nations and the UK to take action, including possible sanctions.
Recognizing does, however, allow the three countries to now name full ambassadors and sign agreements with the Palestinian government.
Husam Zomlot will be recognized as the UK’s ambassador to the Palestinians, according to the UK.
The “long-overdue recognition” puts an end to Britain’s “denial of the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination, freedom, and independence in our homeland,” according to Zomlot in a statement.
He said, “It represents a reversible step toward justice, peace, and the correction of historical wrongs, including Britain’s colonial legacy, the Balfour Declaration, and its contribution to the Palestinian people’s dispossession.”
joining global organizations
The State of Palestine is already recognized by a large portion of the world.
Only the United States, a small number of European and Baltic states, South Korea, Japan, and a few other nations recognize Palestine as a result of the recent additions.
However, the country is still not a full member of the UN, despite the majority of the world agreeing with the statehood of the Palestinians.
Recognizing does not grant Palestine any new UN privileges or prevent it from joining new intergovernmental organizations without US support, according to Abu Rass.
He explained that “the state is currently a “non-member observer state.” Given the US veto power, it’s unlikely, in the least, that to become a full member would require the recommendation of the UN Security Council [followed by UN General Assembly vote].
It might be the first step, though.
Israel’s conflict with Gaza is now under more international pressure, particularly from Europe. The popularity of boycott campaigns could lead to Israel being expelled from Eurovision and competing in international sports competitions.
Additionally, the European Union has recently discussed imposing sanctions on some Israeli leaders and increasing tariffs on some Israeli goods.
Recognizing does not directly affect Israel’s actions in Gaza, but it may indicate that these nations are willing to take real measures, such as two-way arms embargos, which would mean neither buying Israeli weapons from Israeli manufacturers nor selling them to Israel, Abu Rass said.
Leaders are “saving face.”
Despite discussing Palestinian recognition for months, some Western states are taking the step as retaliation for Israel’s aggression against Gaza and the occupied West Bank, according to analysts. Some states express conditional support for statehood, which amplifies this.
They claim that these leaders are responding to numerous domestic pressures, including those imposed by pro-Israel organizations with connections to established parties, while a growing chorus of constituents calls for state sanctions and punishment to stop genocide.
According to Abu Rass, “This is occurring right now as a result of growing domestic pressures on these center-left governments.”
Nothing has changed, in essence, but what we’re seeing is a gradual, cumulative response to a growing liberal dissatisfaction, and these actions should be taken as a low-cost solution to satisfy constituents’ demands.
They are “saving face,” Abu Rass continued.
Keir Starmer, the UK’s prime minister, said in July that unless Israel “substantially steps” were taken to end its occupation of Gaza, he would not recognize Palestine.
Starmer reiterated on Sunday that recognition is intended as a response to the current political conditions in Israel and Palestine.
According to Starmer, “This is intended to advance that cause.” The idea of a two-state solution is fading and feels more distant now than it has for many years, according to the author.
As the Palestinian Authority moves closer to fulfilling its reform commitments, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: “Further steps, including the establishment of diplomatic relations and the opening of embassies, will be taken into account as it makes further progress.
A burden that is unique
The British government endorsed a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine one hundred and eight years ago by signing the Balfour Declaration.
Some people view recognition of the state as a sign of the United Kingdom’s involvement in the displacement and dispossession of Palestinians because the United Kingdom has historically aided the state of Israel in this regard.
In a speech at the UN in July, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that “Britain bears a special burden of responsibility to support the two-state solution.”
Analysts were unsure that the past would deteriorate despite the historical significance.
Little would change for Palestinians unless the Israeli occupation was ended, according to Abu Rass, even if every nation in the world recognized Palestine.
A Russian reconnaissance aircraft entered neutral airspace over the Baltic Sea, according to Germany’s air force, and two Eurofighter jets were used to track it.
The air force claimed in a statement that NATO had ordered its “quick reaction alert force” to look into an unidentified aircraft that was reportedly in flight without a plan or radio contact on Sunday.
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Russian IL-20M reconnaissance aircraft was involved. We returned to Rostock-Laage after completing visual identification and handed over escort duties to our NATO partners in Sweden,” it continued.
As NATO prepares to convene its North Atlantic Council on Tuesday to discuss a separate incident involving Russian aircraft over Estonia, the operation was conducted.
The meeting is aimed at addressing what Tallinn described as an “unprecedented and brazen” airspace invasion by three Russian MiG-31 fighters who entered without authorization on Friday and remained there for 12 minutes before departing.
NATO and European governments, who criticized the claim, dubbed the incursion a “reckless” and “dangerous provocation.”
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal requested “NATO Article 4 consultations” right away regarding the “totally unacceptable” incursion. When a state believes its territorial integrity, political independence, or security are in danger, NATO members are able to consult with the alliance under Article 4.
Estonia summoned Moscow’s charge d’affaires in protest, while Russia’s Ministry of Defense refuted the claim.
A number of airspace violations along NATO’s eastern flank have raised tensions in recent weeks.
Romania reported last week that its radar picked up a Russian drone, prompting it to fire fighter jets. Poland reported earlier this month that it had shot down several drones in an airstrike against Ukraine by Russia, marking the first NATO forces to directly participate in that conflict.
Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was to be honored at a memorial service in Arizona on Wednesday. He was shot dead.
More than 63, 000 spectators will be able to watch the event at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium on Sunday. According to organizers, more space has been set up nearby to accommodate overflow crowds.
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The gathering, which Turning Point USA has titled Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk, will feature President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and a number of other Republicans. Erika, the organization’s new chief executive, is also scheduled to address the event.
Before setting out for Arizona, where Turning Point USA is headquartered, Trump declared, “We’re going to celebrate the life of a great man today.”
Phil Lavelle of Al Jazeera in Glendale stated that it was “impossible to say how many people will be here because this is not a ticketed event, people were just asked to register online.”
However, a woman we spoke to recently claimed that the large number of people attending had hindered her chances of entering.
The service was deemed to be of “the highest highest national significance,” a designation typically reserved for occasions like the Super Bowl, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Due to Trump’s attendance and the political unrest surrounding Kirk’s death, officials claim tight security measures are in place.
Kirk, 31, was killed on September 10 at a university in Utah. A 22-year-old suspect was charged with murder, claiming that Kirk was killed because he had “enough of his hate.”
At the US-Mexico border, Kirk was a polarizing figure who advocated for the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and whips against immigrants, made the claim that there was “no factual evidence to support global warming,” and called for the use of tear gas.
Kirk, a key figure in the Trump movement, was viewed by the US right-wing as a significant figure who helped young people support the US president and conservative causes.
“Charlie Kirk was seen as someone who really managed to sway the youth vote through this, leveraging and using Tik Tok to spread his message,” Lavelle said. “Social media plays such an integral role in politics.
Despite law enforcement refuting claims of a wider alleged assassination plot, Trump has been accused of using Kirk’s murder to gain political advantage by fusing it with what he calls “left-wing extremism.” Those who claimed he had stoked political unrest have criticized his statements.
As Israel launches airstrikes across the besieged enclave, the military kills at least 25 members of the same family in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood.
Israeli warplanes detonated a number of homes early on Sunday in the Sabra neighborhood, where Israeli tanks moved in late August as part of a plan to seize the area.
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As people and emergency responders dug with their hands and as many as 50 people were trapped under the rubble, according to family members who were present at the scene, at least 17 people have been saved.
The Palestinian family pleaded for immediate assistance in order to free those who were still ensnared. The rubble may still be audible to family members who were present at the scene.
One family member pleaded with the world to help us out. Our relatives are still alive, our custom. We are unable to reach them because we keep hearing their screams from beneath the rubble.
He claimed that Israeli drones were pursuing rescuers trapped in rubble.
The Israeli drones fire on us whenever we attempt to reach them. Four of the five men who attempt it are killed, and one of them survives.
Online footage of casualties being rushed away in a small vehicle surrounded by people was widely circulated. In the Sabra neighborhood, which is located south of Gaza City, a mother is seen crying out that she lost “all of my children.”
An emergency source told Al Jazeera that four Palestinians, including four children, were killed in a second Israeli airstrike on the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. reportedly struck close to a UNRWA-run clinic.
Since the start of the war in October 2023, the Israeli army has claimed at least 65, 283 lives and 166, 575 others have been injured, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
Over the past day, it reported at least four more deaths as a result of Israeli-induced starvation and famine, bringing the total death toll to 440, including 147 children.
Despite the criticism and opposition from the families of the Palestinian captives in the enclave, the Israeli military attempted to forcibly seize Gaza City and forcefully replace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with more buildings on Sunday.
According to doctors, a relative embraces body bags at the funeral of members of the Abu Amsha family who were killed on Saturday at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City [Ebrahim Hajjaj/Reuters]
According to Hani Mahmoud of Al Jazeera from the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, many Palestinians are refusing to leave their homes because nowhere is safe due to drone strikes and remotely controlled explosive robots planted inside displacement camps and roads.
“People’s movement has been severely impeded by the use of these explosives right now. He claimed that the air is still a cloud of smoke.
Since the beginning of September, more than 450, 000 people have been forcibly displaced from Gaza City, according to the Israeli military. Hamas puts the number at under 300, 000 people, saying about 900, 000 remain.
A ground invasion is being led by three divisions, according to the Israeli military, in northern Gaza and Gaza City, and one more division is operating in Khan Younis in the south. In the past 24 hours, it claimed that its soldiers had killed “many terrorists who were on their way to carry out terror plots.”
Debates a US crackdown on free speech rage as thousands attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial. Following Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, late-night TV hosts have voiced their support, and President Donald Trump has reiterated that his critical reporting on him is against the law.
