Arsenal delivered a dominant performance at the Emirates Stadium, securing a resounding 5-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday and boosting their Premier League title ambitions.
The Gunners struck early as Martin Ødegaard capitalized on a defensive error to slot past goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.
Although Erling Haaland briefly restored parity with a powerful header in the 55th minute, Arsenal responded emphatically.
Thomas Partey put the hosts back in front with a precise finish, before youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly added another, celebrating with Haaland’s signature pose in a playful reference to their past encounter.
Kai Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri rounded off the scoring, sealing a statement win for Mikel Arteta’s side.
This emphatic win narrows the gap between Arsenal and league leaders Liverpool to six points, intensifying the title race.
Manchester City, on the other hand, faces the prospect of dropping out of the top four if Chelsea secures a win in their upcoming match, marking a significant downturn in form for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The Gunners will look to build on this momentum as they continue their pursuit of Premier League glory.