Overview
- Manchester City, which beat Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday at the Etihad, closed the gap to three points and still have a game in hand.
- Rayan Cherki struck first with a solo run, Kai Havertz quickly equalised, and Erling Haaland settled it after the break.
- Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel grappled throughout, both were booked, and the City striker said he won the key moment for his goal.
- Mikel Arteta said his players remain convinced they can win the league and stressed that everything is still to play for with five games left for Arsenal.
- City’s immediate focus is Burnley on Wednesday, where a win could see them leapfrog Arsenal, after a contest decided by fine margins and missed chances that Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard lamented.