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Arsenal Thrashes Manchester City 5-1 to Close Gap in Title Race

Posted : 03 February 2025

Arsenal sent a powerful message in the Premier League title race with a dominant 5-1 victory over reigning champions Manchester City on Sunday, reducing the gap to six points. The Gunners took an early lead in the second minute through captain Martin Odegaard, and after the break, they sealed the win with goals from teenagers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.

 

Erling Haaland’s 55th-minute equalizer, marking his 250th career goal, briefly reignited City’s hopes, but Arsenal’s clinical performance ensured there would be no comeback.

 

Arsenal’s performance was a statement of intent, showing great fluidity and flair as they secured their biggest home win of the season. Despite criticism of their reliance on set-piece goals, the Gunners outplayed City, who were uncharacteristically sloppy throughout the match.

 

While City had a brief spell of pressure before halftime, when Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made crucial saves, their defensive errors and lack of cohesion left them unable to recover. The match saw them gift Arsenal an early lead when Manuel Akanji's mistake allowed Odegaard to score from close range.

 

As the match progressed, Arsenal’s dominance continued. Thomas Partey scored soon after halftime, with a deflected shot that left City’s goalkeeper Stefan Ortega helpless. Arsenal were relentless, with Kai Havertz scoring a clinical finish from a counter-attack and Lewis-Skelly adding his first senior goal. Nwaneri then rounded off the victory with a stunning individual effort, leaving City with little to show for their efforts.

 

While Arsenal’s focus now shifts to their League Cup semifinal, City must regroup ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

 

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