Arsenal produced a stunning second-half performance to dismantle Manchester City with a 5-1 victory at the Emirates, keeping their Premier League title aspirations alive.

Match Summary

• ⚽ 2' - Martin Ødegaard capitalized on a defensive mistake to give Arsenal an early lead.
• ❌ Kai Havertz missed a golden opportunity to double the lead.
• ⚽ 49' - Erling Haaland equalized for City just after halftime.
• ⚽ 50' - Thomas Partey restored Arsenal’s lead with a deflected strike.
• ⚽ 58' - Myles Lewis-Skelly extended the advantage to 3-1.
• ⚽ 72' - Kai Havertz redeemed himself with a fourth goal.
• ⚽ 90+2' - Ethan Nwaneri sealed the rout with a curling effort in injury time.

Implications for the Title Race

• Arsenal now closes the gap to six points behind Liverpool.
• Man City remains in third and is now winless in five games against Mikel Arteta’s side.

This emphatic win sends a strong statement in the title race, as Arsenal continues to apply pressure on league leaders Liverpool.