Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title push with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
City took the lead through a brilliant solo effort from Rayan Cherki, but Arsenal responded quickly as Kai Havertz capitalised on a goalkeeping error to level the contest before halftime.
The decisive moment came in the second half when Erling Haaland ended his recent goal drought, firing home the winner in the 65th minute to seal all three points for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The result significantly tightens the title race, with City now just three points behind league leaders Arsenal and with a game in hand.
Despite creating chances late on, Arsenal were unable to find an equaliser, hitting the woodwork and missing key opportunities in a tense finish.
The victory hands Manchester City crucial momentum in the closing stages of the season, while Arsenal’s grip on the top spot has been notably weakened as the title race intensifies.