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Arsenal recorded a comprehensive and highly impressive 5-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, reducing the deficit to six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Arsenal delivered a stunning performance to defeat Manchester City 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, moving within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. The match was a showcase of Arsenal’s attacking prowess and defensive solidity, leaving City reeling.
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The Gunners started the game with a bang, capitalizing on a defensive error by Manuel Akanji to take the lead within the first two minutes. Martin Odegaard pounced on the mistake and calmly finished past Stefan Ortega to send the Emirates Stadium into raptures.
Despite an exceptional reflex save by David Raya to deny Josko Gvardiol’s header, City managed to equalize early in the second half through Erling Haaland’s accurate header from a Savinho cross. However, Arsenal quickly regained control, with Thomas Partey’s deflected effort restoring their lead just a minute later.
Myles Lewis-Skelly added a third for Arsenal with an impressive strike, taunting Haaland by imitating his meditation celebration. Kai Havertz then sealed the victory with a swift counter-attack goal, and Ethan Nwaneri capped off the scoring with a stunning curler in the dying minutes.
The result leaves City in fourth place, while Arsenal’s triumph keeps them hot on the heels of Liverpool. The Gunners’ performance was a statement of intent in the title race, showcasing their depth and resilience.
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