Arsenal delivered a superb second-half performance to dismantle Manchester City and win 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday.
The Gunners were ahead inside two minutes after Martin Odegaard capitalised on a mistake to score his first league goal since November.
Kai Havertz squandered a great chance to put Arsenal two goals ahead and it looked like Mikel Arteta’s side might be punished when Erling Haaland levelled for City shortly after the break.
But Arsenal restored their lead just a minute after the restart though Thomas Partey’s deflected strike before Myles Lewis-Skelly added a third shortly after.
Havertz redeemed himself and rubber stamped Arsenal’s victory with a fourth before Ethan Nwaneri’s superb curling effort added a fifth in injury time.
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The result sees Arsenal close the gap to Liverpool to six points, while City are now winless in five games against Arteta’s side.
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That’s all for today
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A superb performance from Arsenal to wrap up Sunday’s Premier League action.
That’s all from us today – stay tuned across Metro’s website for all the reaction and analysis from today’s matches.
Goodbye for now!
Arsenal facing a quick turnaround
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There’s not much time to rest for Arsenal who face a huge task to overturn a two-goal deficit against Newcastle in the second leg of their Carabao Cup tie.
City, meawhile, are not back in action until next weekend when they face League One side Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fourth round.
John Stones speaks to Sky Sports
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‘It is difficult. I think all of us don’t take losing well. It is hard to put into words straight after a game like that. Pride hurts. Sorry to the fans that have traveled to come and watch that.
‘How we played in the last 30 minutes was not acceptable. Personally and collectively, it’s not us.
‘It is not nice to be involved in that when you know it’s not your team in those situations. Credit to Arsenal, this is not an easy place to come to. For 65 minutes, we played some great football at times.
‘We were in the game and it was a swinging point. It swung the wrong way for us. I am angry, upset personally and collectively about how the game finished.’
Kai Havertz speaking to Sky Sports
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On his partnership with Martin Odegaard: ‘Massive impact again today. You see everything he does. He scored and assisted, he is always there with and without the ball – a top player. It is good to have him in the team.
‘We have a good connection and we understand each other. Intelligent player and it is good to play with him.
‘We have a great connection with everyone and we know each other so well.’
On his own goal:‘It was about time and it was good after as we didn’t stop – we kept on going. We got what we deserved. It was a good one.’
Nwaneri reaches new heights
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Only Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney (9 each) have scored more goals for a Premier League side while aged 17 or younger than Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri (7).
Good times keep rolling for Arsenal
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Arsenal have gone unbeaten in 14 consecutive Premier League games (W9 D5) for the first time since December 2018 under Unai Emery (also a run of 14).
FULL-TIME: Arsenal 5-1 Man City
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A five-star performance from the Gunners at home as they dismantle City thanks to a superb second-half display.
They’re now unbeaten in their last five against Guardiola’s side as they move back to within six points of the league leaders Liverpool.
GOAL! Arsenal 5-1 Man City (Nwaneri, 90+3 mins)
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The icing on the cake.
Off the bench and onto the scoresheet for Nwaneri as the midfielder curls a wonderful effort into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
Guardiola looks on with a blank expression – his City side have been thumped.
Arsenal 4-1 Man City
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90+1 mins: Into the first of three minutes of added time we head.
Arsenal 4-1 Man City
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90 mins: A half chance for Timber from the corner but the defender can’t direct his header on target.
Arsenal turn to their bench again and there’s rapturous applause as Lewis-Skelly and Havertz make their way to the bench.
Calafiori and Sterling come on for them.
Arsenal 4-1 Man City
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88 mins: Not much time left now and City look out of ideas.
Arsenal are cruising to a huge victory here.
Arsenal 4-1 Man City
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83 mins: A double change for Arsenal now as Nwaneri and Merino come on for Trossard and Odegaard to see out this game.
Arsenal 4-1 Man City
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81 mins: Arsenal are in full flow now as the home side attempt an acrobatic effort from a set piece. Nothing comes off it, but it’s a sign of the confidence that Arteta’s side are playing with right now.
GOAL! Arsenal 4-1 Man City (Havertz, 76 mins)
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Game, set and match!
It’s a clinical counterattack from Arsenal and Havertz, having made a right mess of a great chance in the first half, makes no mistake this time around.
It’s a superb finish, cutting inside and smashing the ball into the far corne, and Arsenal have their fourth.
Arsenal heading towards a statement victory.
Arsenal 3-1 Man City
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72 mins: A double change for City as they hunt a way back into this game.
Marmoush and Foden are the two who make way, with De Bruyne and McAtee coming on in their place.
Arsenal 3-1 Man City
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71 mins: Odegaard is convinced he’s won the ball, so much so that he’s shown a yellow card for his protestations after a foul is given.
Arsenal 3-1 Man City
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67 mins: Arsenal smell blood and want to put this game beyond doubt. Martinelli does well with his effort from a tight angle but it’s a strong hand from Ortega to palm the ball away.
GOAL! Arsenal 3-1 Man City (Lewis-Skelly, 62 mins)
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Arsenal double their lead and what a moment for Lewis-Skelly!
The teenager’s rapid ascent continues as he dribbles into the box, opens up his body and curls one in off the woodwork.
Perhaps Ortega should do better, but the Gunners won’t care one bit and Lewis-Skelly can’t resist a smile – he knows how big that goal could be for his side.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-1 Man City (Partey, 56 mins)
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Arsenal back in front!
38 seconds after the restart and the Gunners restore their lead and it’s Partey with the goal. The midfielder is invited to shoot and his effort takes a wicked deflection off Stones to leave Ortega with no chance in the City net.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 Man City (Haaland, 55 mins)
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And City are level and it’s that man Haaland!
The Norwegian was barely involved in the first half, but he makes no mistake with his first proper chance, rising above Gabriel at the back post to head Savinho’s enticing cross past Raya and into the back of the net.
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