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Last night, Arsenal delivered a stunning performance, demolishing Manchester City 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium. This victory helps the Gunners close the gap with league leaders Liverpool to just six points.
Match Highlights
The game kicked off at a blistering pace as Martin Ødegaard capitalized on a defensive mistake to open the scoring for Arsenal in the 2nd minute. However, in the 55th minute, Erling Haaland equalized for City with a powerful header.
Man City's joy was short-lived, as just a minute later, Thomas Partey fired a shot from outside the box, which deflected off a defender and found the net, restoring Arsenal’s lead at 2-1.
The Gunners continued to dominate, and in the 70th minute, Myles Lewis-Skelly extended their lead with a clinical finish. Kai Havertz made it 4-1 in the 80th minute before 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri sealed the emphatic 5-1 victory in the 90th minute.
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Guardiola Acknowledges Heavy Defeat
Speaking after the match, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola didn’t hide his disappointment:
"We made too many defensive mistakes. Arsenal played exceptionally well and deserved to win."
With this loss, Man City’s title hopes take a hit, while Arsenal gain momentum as they push for the Premier League crown.
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Arsenal’s Title Hopes Rekindled?
After this commanding victory, Arsenal now sits just six points behind Liverpool and is in top form. If they maintain their consistency, Mikel Arteta’s side could still mount a serious title challenge in the remaining games of the season.