As it happened: Manchester City hand Arsenal a football lesson

As it happened: Manchester City hand Arsenal a football lesson

Joba Ogunwale 19:08 - 26.04.2023

Manchester City cruised to a comfortable victory against Arsenal.

  • Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal- Well, this is the end of my shift. What a match it was. We will back again tomorrow for the big top four clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. 
  • Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal- Meanwhile, Haaland's goal means he has now scored the most goals (33) in a single  38-game Premier League season in just 29 matches.
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  • Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal- It has been a great season for the Gunners, but they will want to forget about tonight as soon as possible. 
  • Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal- That's 12 league defeats in a row for Arsenal against Manchester City. 
  •  Fulltime Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal- Arsenal still lead the table by two points but they have played two games more than City, meaning Guardiola's men now hold the ace. No wonder Piers Morgan is fuming. 
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  • Fulltime Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal- It was supposed to be a clash between the best teams in the league but it was men against boys. Arsenal were totally outclassed. 
  • Fulltime Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal- Haaland with the last kick of the match to put Arsenal out of their misery. 
  • 90+ 5' Goal !!!! Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal- Haaland 
  •  87' Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal- It has been a long night for him but Holding pulls one back for the Gunners. It won't matter in the grand scheme of things, though. 
  • 86' Goal !!!!!! Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal- Holding 
  • 76' Manchester City 3-0 Arsenal- The game has slowed down a little bit, but that is because City are taking it easy on their opponents. Maybe because Arteta was once Pep's assistant. 
  • 66' Manchester City 3-0- KDB's eighth goal against Arsenal and his second tonight. 
  • 62' Manchester City 3-0 Arsenal- This has been total dominance from Manchester City. Arsenal have no clue. By the way, someone should check on Piers Morgan.
  • 55' Manchester City 3-0 Arsenal- Game, set and match as KDB finishes calmly for his second and City's third. This is supposed to be a top of the table clash guys. 
  • 53' Goal !!!!! Manchester City 3-0 Arsenal- Kevin De Bruyne
  • 47' Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal- We are back underway at the Etihad. Can Arsenal find a way back into the game? 
  • Halftime Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal- In fairness, the score line flatters Arsenal. They have not just come to the party. 
  • Halftime Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal- Stones' goal proved to be the last chance of the half, although there was a brawl, which led to card for Ruben Dias. Nonetheless, City are currently running away with this tie and possibly the title. 
  • 47' Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal- It has been long coming, but Arsenal are unable to keep Pep's boys out this time. John Stones doubles the home side's lead with a brilliant header from KDB's freekick. It's the least City deserve and that may as well be Arsenal's title dream gone. 
  • 45' Goal!!!!!!! Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal- John Stones 
  • 43' Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal- Another chance for Haaland, who forces Ramsdale into another big save. Arsenal are lucky to still be in this game. 
  • 36' Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal- Chances at both ends. Partey's shot is just narrowly wide before Haaland also had a similar effort at both ends. End to end stuff now, but City look more dangerous. 
  • 28' Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal- The chances keep coming for City as KDB comes close to doubling their lead, but a great block from Ben White keeps it at 1-0.
  • 21' Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal- Bernardo Silva close to doubling Manchester City's lead. Arsenal are not yet in this game at all. This could be a long night for them. 
  • '20 Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal- That was KDB's seventh strike against Arsenal in the Premier League and what a strike it was. 
  • '15 Manchester City 1-0- That was too easy of a goal to concede from Arsenal and Ramsdale perspective. 
  • 8' Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal- Arsenal off to a bad start as KDB puts the home side ahead after just seven minutes. The Belgian international picked off a ball won by Haaland in the middle before going on a brilliant run and unleashing an effort past Aaron Ramsdale. What a goal and a start for City. 
  • 3' Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal- Early penalty shouts for City as Grealish plays a dangerous cross into the box. But it is Arsenal that receive the foul. Bright start from City. 
  • 1' Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal- Kickoff
  • Five minutes to go before kick-off at the Etihad. Arsenal players are ready for the battle to tonight. 
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is already in fighting mood. He says are going for a win tonight. A friendly reminder that if Arsenal wins tonight, they will go eight points clear at the top, although City will have a game in hand. 
  • Last time both sides met at the Emirates earlier this year, Man City ran out as 3-1 winners. Many said it was where Arsenal lost the title. However, the Gunners can change that narrative tonight by gaining revenge.  Meanwhile, you can enjoy some of the goals from their previous matches. 
  • The Gunners have found life difficult at the Etihad. In their last six league trips to the stadium, they have lost by a combined aggregate score of 17-3.
  • Arsenal know the weight of the task facing them tonight. The Gunners have not beaten Manchester City since 2015.  They have lost their 11 league games against Guardiola's men.
  • The lineups are out for both teams and they have gone for their best starting XI. Granit Xhaka returns for Arsenal while Haaland is back for for Manchester City after missing the FA Cup win over Sheffield United.
  •  This is a huge game for both teams, especially the Gunners. Arteta's men need to win to keep title fate in their hands. Meanwhile, a win for Manchester City will hand them the initiative in the title race.
  •  The stage is set for for the huge Premier League clash at the Etihad as leaders Arsenal take on champions and chasers Manchester City.
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