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Arsenal Dismantle Manchester City in Stunning 5-1 Victory

Ruthless Arsenal Dominate in North London

Arsenal sent a resounding message to the Premier League title race with a commanding 5-1 win over Manchester City, cutting the gap to Liverpool to six points. Mikel Arteta’s side delivered a statement performance at the Emirates, dismantling Pep Guardiola’s men with pace, precision, and an unrelenting attacking display.

The game ignited within the opening two minutes, as Manuel Akanji’s mistake allowed Martin Ødegaard to fire Arsenal ahead. City struggled to respond, with David Raya producing an outstanding save to deny Josko Gvardiol, while Kai Havertz squandered a golden opportunity to extend the lead.

City’s Brief Resurgence and Arsenal’s Ruthless Response

Manchester City showed flashes of their quality and managed to level through Erling Haaland’s well-placed header, finishing off Savinho’s inviting cross. Yet their joy was fleeting. Within moments, Thomas Partey’s deflected strike restored Arsenal’s advantage, and Myles Lewis-Skelly made it 3-1, celebrating in front of Haaland with his own version of the Norwegian’s meditation pose.

City’s hopes crumbled as Arsenal continued to pick them apart. Havertz atoned for his earlier miss with a thunderous finish following a swift counter-attack, exposing City’s defensive frailties. The final flourish arrived via Ethan Nwaneri, who cut inside and curled a brilliant strike past Stefan Ortega, sealing a five-star performance from the hosts.

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Arsenal Keep Pace in Title Race, City Stumble

For Arsenal, this was a victory that reinforced their credentials as genuine title challengers. Arteta’s men have now built momentum at a crucial juncture in the season, showing their ability to dismantle elite opposition.

Meanwhile, City’s woes deepen. A top-four finish is no longer a certainty, and Guardiola’s side could slip further down the table if Chelsea secure a win over West Ham. The defending champions have now suffered back-to-back defeats, and with defensive frailties laid bare, there are serious questions about their ability to recover in the coming weeks.

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