Arsenal kept their Premier League title aspirations alive with a commanding 5-1 victory over Manchester City, a match full of drama and energy that showcased their ambition to stay in the race, despite Liverpool’s dominant form at the top.
The highlight of the match came from Myles Lewis-Skelly, the 18-year-old prodigy, whose brilliant curling shot for Arsenal’s third goal capped off an impressive performance. In a nod to Erling Haaland’s famous celebration, Lewis-Skelly struck a yoga pose, referencing the tense rivalry that had boiled over in their previous encounter.
After an early goal by Martin Ødegaard, City responded through Haaland’s header, but Arsenal’s relentless intensity soon took control. Thomas Partey’s deflected shot put the hosts back in the lead, and after a composed finish from Kai Havertz and a stunning goal from teenage substitute Ethan Nwaneri, the game was put beyond doubt. Arsenal’s dominance exposed City’s defensive frailties, as they seemed far removed from their usual dominant selves.
Arsenal’s energetic pressing, combined with a series of defensive errors from City, including Manuel Akanji’s costly mistake, allowed the Gunners to dictate play from the outset. Pep Guardiola’s men struggled to recover from these lapses, and by the final whistle, Arsenal had firmly seized control of the match and the momentum in the title race.
