Overview
- Manchester City, which defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday at the Etihad, won it through Erling Haaland’s 65th‑minute finish after Rayan Cherki’s opener and a Kai Havertz equaliser from a Gianluigi Donnarumma clearance error.
- City cut the gap to three points and visit Burnley on Wednesday for their game in hand, a match that could take them top on goal difference.
- Pundits and bookmakers moved City to title favourites following the victory, citing City’s strong run and Arsenal’s slump to one win in six across all competitions.
- A late clash between Gabriel and Haaland led to yellow cards after a VAR check, with Match of the Day analysts saying the Arsenal defender was fortunate to avoid a red card.
- Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will leave City at season’s end, and Pep Guardiola urged a fitting send‑off as City chase the Premier League and FA Cup in the final weeks.