Man City earned a crucial 3-1 win against title rivals Arsenal as the resurgent champions knocked the Gunners off the top of the Premier League on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola’s side showed they are not ready to surrender the title with a ruthless display of finishing that lifted them above Arsenal on goal difference.
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Kevin De Bruyne put City ahead in the first half at the Emirates Stadium and, although Bukayo Saka equalized with a controversial penalty, Jack Grealish landed the vital blow in the second half when he restored the visitors’ lead.
Erling Haaland’s 26th goal in 22 league appearances for City sealed Arsenal’s fate in the game.
The Man City flag float high in victory at the end of the most eagerly anticipated Premier League clash this season.
Although Arsenal have a game in hand that could tip the balance back in their favour, Man City headed home with renewed vigor, ready to demolish any team in its path to claim a fifth title in six seasons.
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While Man City trailed Arsenal by eight points just a month ago, Guardiola boosted his team to win four of their last five league games, putting them points above Arsenal on the table.
The fight is yet to be over for Arsenal as they prepare to travel down to Manchester City’s home for a second leg of the royal rumble come April 26. The match promises to be all bloody as Arsenal will spare not a single bullet in their armament and City reportedly building a wall of Jericho ahead of the monumental clash.
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