JOE HART screamed in Ian Wright’s face as he celebrated Manchester City’s last-gasp equaliser against Arsenal yesterday.
Hart’s former City team-mate Stones bundled the ball home in the 98th minute to earn a 2-2 draw at the Etihad.
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The ex-City goalkeeper, 37, watched the game while on punditry duty alongside Michael Owen and former Gunner Wright.
After the game, Stones came on to chat to the punditry crew.
At this point, they decided to show the Yorkshireman Hart’s response to his leveller, with Stones admitting: “I’m excited now.”
In studio footage from the moment City equalised, Hart could be seen standing up and leaning over Wright.
He shouted: “Waaaaaaaaaa! It was always gonna happen!”
Wright, who had held his arms outstretched, merely dropped his hands in disappointment.
The former striker, 60, then shook his head as Hart nudged him and said: “I told you!”
Hart, who also played for Arsenal‘s fierce rivals Tottenham, banged on the table in delight.
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While even Owen, 44, appeared to fist pump when City scored – despite being a former Manchester United player.
Stones then laughed as he saw Hart singing “Johnny, Johnny Stones” to the tune of Daddy Cool.
He then added: “Love it Harty.”
Seeing the clip, one fan wrote on social media: “Ian Wright looks distraught.”
While a second commented: “Joe Hart’s reaction says it all! Stones’ equaliser was pure magic.”
A third admitted: “I swear I was doing the exact same thing as Hart was and singing the same song.”
And another added: “….always a blue. Thanks Joe.”
Arsenal had led 2-1 after goals by Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel cancelled out Erling Haaland‘s early opener.
The Gunners then went down to 10 men on the stroke of half-time following Leandro Trossard‘s second yellow card for kicking the ball away.
Following the 2-2 draw City remain top of the table on 13 points, with Arsenal two back in fourth.
Arsenal ratings vs Man City
TEN-MAN Arsenal came desperately close to beating Man City.
Unfortunately for Mikel Arteta’s men, John Stones popped up in the 98th minute to score an equaliser with the match ending 2-2.
Here’s how the players rated…
DAVID RAYA – 9
Well beaten for Haaland’s opener but continued his impressive start to the season with some super second half stops – notably from Haaland and Gvardiol.
RICARDO CALAFIORI – 8
A full debut the Italian won’t forget. Didn’t get close enough to Savinho for the opening goal but made amends with his stunning long range curler to level it.
GABRIEL – 9
Planted one header over but made no mistake with his second one just before the break to score for the second straight weekend.
WILLIAM SALIBA – 8
Clattered by Haaland early on and lost the Norwegian for City’s goal – but dusted himself down and led the rearguard action for the visitors superbly.
JURRIEN TIMBER – 8
Asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right but did a great job for his boss keeping the livewire Doku quiet – and did fine when Pep changed it around too.
GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7
Caused Walker plenty of problems in the first half. Played the ball back for Calafiori to score and teed up another great chance for Trossard.
DECLAN RICE – 7
Helped Arsenal work their way back into the game after early onslaught – and protected the back four so well when City were camped on the edge of the box.
THOMAS PARTEY – 7
Quick thinking from free-kick led to equaliser – also involved in the collision with Rodri that changed the course of the game.
BUKAYO SAKA – 6
Always a threat with his corners – not least when Arsenal got their second. Subbed at the break to make way for an extra defender.
LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4
Steered good chance over. Booked for pulling back Savinho then a second yellow for barge on Silva and then delaying the restart. Stupid from the Belgian.
KAI HAVERTZ – 7
Early collision with Rodri and caused a few problems in the first half but then had to focus on helping his 10 man team out defensively.
SUBS
WHITE – 7
(For Saka 46) – Thrown on to shore up the defence at the break – and did exactly that.
KIWIOR – 6
(For Calafiori 74 )– Gave the Italian a rest for the final few minutes and kept it tight.
JESUS – 6
(For Martinelli 87) – Some good pressing against his old team in the closing minutes
LEWIS SKELLY – 6
(For Timber 90) – Good experience for the youngster but was bizarrely booked before even coming on for his debut.
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