Arsenal delivered a stunning performance to dismantle defending champions Manchester City with a resounding 5-1 victory in a Premier League clash that sent shockwaves through the title race.
The emphatic win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday saw the Gunners climb to second place with 50 points, while City dropped to fourth with 41 points.
Arsenal wasted no time asserting their dominance, opening the scoring in just the 2nd minute.
Martin Ødegaard found the back of the net with a precise finish, capitalizing on an assist from Kai Havertz.
Despite the early setback, Manchester City regrouped and managed to equalize in the 55th minute through Erling Haaland, who converted a well-placed assist from Savinho.
However, the celebration was short-lived as Arsenal responded almost immediately.
Just a minute later, Thomas Partey restored the lead for the Gunners with a powerful strike, reigniting the home crowd’s energy.
Arsenal continued to pile on the pressure, and in the 62nd minute, Myles Lewis-Skelly extended their advantage, slotting home after an excellent setup from Declan Rice.
Kai Havertz then turned from provider to scorer, adding Arsenal’s fourth goal in the 71st minute following a slick assist from Gabriel Martinelli.
The Gunners capped off their dominant display deep into stoppage time, with Ethan Nwaneri scoring in the 90+3 minute, once again assisted by the influential Rice.
This commanding victory significantly boosts Arsenal’s title credentials, closing the gap on league leaders, Liverpool, while putting clear daylight between themselves and Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s side, now nine points adrift of Arsenal, faces increasing pressure as the title race heats up.