Arsenal sent a powerful message in the Premier League title race with a stunning 5-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners closed the gap at the top to six points, showcasing a thrilling display at the Emirates Stadium.
Captain Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal into the lead just two minutes into the game, capitalizing on a defensive error by City. Despite a brief resurgence from City, Arsenal’s fluid attacking football overwhelmed the reigning champions.
Erling Haaland equalized for City in the 55th minute with his 250th senior career goal, but Arsenal responded immediately. Thomas Partey’s deflected shot restored the lead, and teenagers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri added to the tally with clinical finishes. Kai Havertz sealed the emphatic win with a late goal, making up for an earlier miss.
Arsenal’s victory extends their unbeaten league run to 14 games, placing them firmly back in the title hunt with 50 points from 24 matches. Leaders Liverpool stand at 56 points from 23 games, while Manchester City sit fourth with 41 points.
“It was a top game, a top performance, and with the fans and the atmosphere, it can’t be better, so very happy,” said Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. “In the end, I think we got what we deserved.”
City defender John Stones expressed his disappointment, saying, “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. How we played in the last 30 minutes was not acceptable.”
