Erling Haaland delivered another decisive moment in the Premier League title race as Manchester City secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
City made a bright start and were rewarded when Rayan Cherki put them ahead with the opening goal.
However, the lead did not last long, as a costly mistake from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma gifted Arsenal a way back into the contest, allowing the visitors to draw level just minutes later.
The game then settled into a tense battle, with both sides aware of the stakes in what was widely seen as a defining test of Arsenal’s title ambitions.
Arsenal pushed to take control after the equaliser, but they were unable to fully capitalise on their momentum.
After the break, Manchester City regained their composure and eventually found the breakthrough they needed.
Haaland stepped up once again, scoring the decisive goal in the second half to restore City’s lead and shift the pressure firmly back onto the visitors.
Despite Arsenal’s efforts to respond, they could not find another equaliser as City held firm to secure all three points.
The result leaves Pep Guardiola’s side firmly in the title conversation, with just five matches remaining, while Arsenal are left to reflect on another missed opportunity in a tightening race at the top.
