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Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal: Premier League - as it happened
Key events24m agoMartin Odegaard's reaction31m agoMan City reaction45m agoMan City's remaining fixtures47m agoArsenal's remaining fixtures55m agoFull time: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal1h ago90+5 min: So close from Havertz!1h ago72 min: Gabriel hits the post!1h agoGOAL! Man City 2-1 Arsenal (Haaland 65)2h ago61 min: Eze hits the post!2h ago59 min: Big save by Donnarumma!2h ago48 min: Haaland hits the post!2h agoHalf time: Manchester City 1-1 Arsenal3h agoGOAL! Man City 1-1 Arsenal (Havertz 18)3h agoGOAL! Man City 1-0 Arsenal (Cherki 16)3h ago4 min: Cherki hits the post!3h agoPremier League results4h agoTeam news: Havertz starts up front4h agoPreambleShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureDavid HytnerMatch report: Man City 2-1 ArsenalThe margins were always likely to be tight. In the event, with so much on the line, namely the possible destination of the Premier League title, they were excruciatingly so. It was a day when the division’s heavyweights went toe-to-toe and served up a thriller, a contest to absorb the nation and many more around the world.When it was over, it was Manchester City who had landed what could prove to be the telling blow. Because once they are ahead on the count in these situations everybody knows how it tends to end. There is no better finisher than Pep Guardiola and the momentum is now firmly with him. A seventh championship in 10 seasons is within his grasp.Read Jamie Jackson’s player ratingsThe last time Arsenal lost back-to-back league games was December 2023. On that occasion they won the next eight league games, scoring 33 goals in the process. They’d love that kind of response now, especially as this could yet come down to goal difference.Martin Odegaard's reaction double quotation markWe’re disappointed not to win. I thought we were really up for it, played a good game and pressed them really well. In the second half we looked dangerous and had some big moments in front of goal. Small margins decide games like this and that’s why we go home with nothing. That’s football at this level. It’s frustrating but we did a lot of good things in the game. I thought the high press was really good. Apart from the goals I thought we defended really well. Maybe we lacked some composure on the ball at times, but in the second half we created those big moments. There’s always noise; that’s part of being a footballer at this level. [Do you still believe?] Of course. All the momentum is with Manchester City after toda...
Premier League: Man City beat Arsenal 2-1 at home to reignite title ...
Manchester City produced a crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, tightening the Premier League title race and cutting the gap at the top to just three points. Despite the defeat, Arsenal remain league leaders, but City’s win adds significant pressure heading into the final stretch of the season, especially with Pep Guardiola’s side still holding a game in hand. Cherki sparks early City dominance Manchester City started brightly and took the lead through Rayan Cherki, who produced a moment of individual brilliance. The midfielder danced through Arsenal’s defensive line before finishing clinically to put the hosts ahead. The goal reflected City’s early intensity and attacking intent in a high-stakes encounter. However, Arsenal responded quickly, taking advantage of an error from City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose mistake gifted the visitors an equaliser and brought the game back into balance. Haaland delivers decisive blowAlso Read After a competitive first half, City regained control in the second period. The breakthrough came in the 65th minute when Nico O’Reilly delivered a precise cross into the box, finding Erling Haaland, who made no mistake with a clinical finish to restore City’s lead. Haaland’s goal proved to be the decisive moment in a tightly contested match, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments of the title race. Arsenal fight but fall short Arsenal continued to push for another equaliser but were unable to break down City’s defensive structure in the closing stages. Despite spells of pressure, they lacked the final cutting edge needed to rescue a point at the Etihad. The result keeps Arsenal at the top of the table, but their lead has been reduced, increasing pressure as the season approaches its decisive phase. Title race intensifies With this victory, Manchester City have firmly re-entered the title race conversation. The gap is now just three points, and with a game in hand, Guardiola’s side are in a strong position to challenge for top spot. Arsenal, meanwhile, will need to respond quickly to avoid losing momentum in what is shaping up to be a dramatic Premier League title finish.
Manchester City beat Arsenal to close gap at Premier League summit to ...
Follow live updates as Manchester City and Arsenal go head-to-head in the Premier League title race Nancy Froston, Ed Mackey and more April 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM PDT
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1: Premier League - Al Jazeera
All our updates as Manchester City beat Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium to cut down the Premier League title race.
