Arsenal’s Resounding 5-1 Triumph Over Manchester City Narrows Gap to Liverpool

Arsenal dominated at the Emirates and beat Manchester City 5-1, Liverpool’s lead is now 6 points. Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring after 1 minute with Kai Havertz’s assist. arsenal.com

It was a game of individual duels, especially Gabriel vs Erling Haaland. City got a lifeline early in the 2nd half when Haaland headed in the equalizer, his 250th senior goal.

Arsenal responded quickly. Within minutes Thomas Partey’s shot from outside the box deflected off John Stones and Arsenal were back in front. Myles Lewis-Skelly, on his first senior start, scored his first senior goal and even did Haaland’s celebration in front of the Norwegian.

Kai Havertz, who had missed a clear chance in the first half, made up for it in the 76th minute with Arsenal’s third.

This win not only hurt Manchester City’s title defense but also gives Chelsea a chance to get into the top 4. Arsenal’s performance keeps their Premier League hopes alive and they showed they can beat the champions.

Next up for Arsenal is the League Cup semi-final 2-0 down to Newcastle. Manchester City needs to regroup for the Champions League playoff against Real Madrid.