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Updated February 16, 2023

The title race is on: City beat Arsenal

TL;DR

Manchester City smashed them at Emirates Stadium to go to the top. The Guardiola boys defeated Arsenal by a 3-1 margin last night.

The title race is on: City beat Arsenal

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You never know who is winning the league in the EPL. That is why the EPL is the toughest league in the world. Arsenal have been doing great since the start of the season. But Manchester City smashed them at Emirates Stadium to go to the top. The Guardiola boys defeated Arsenal by a 3-1 margin last night. With 51 points, Manchester City stand at the top, while Arsenal are in 2nd place with the same points.

As it happened

Arsenal hosted Manchester City last night at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal boss Mike Arteta played his team in a 4-3-3 formation. On the other hand, Pep Guardiola played a mind game against the Gunners. He set up the team formation with a 3-2-4-1. Guardiola took a risk by playing only three defenders against the table topper! However, Arsenal dominated the first 20 minutes, keeping more possession. But it was Manchester City who found the net first. In the 24th minute, Man City took the lead as midfield maestro Kevin de Bruyne scored a fantastic goal with a chip shot. But Arsenal equalized just before the half-time whistle. City goalkeeper Ederson fouled Nketiah to clear the ball. Therefore, Arsenal got a penalty kick, and Bukayo Saka scored from that. Returning from the break, Man City got a penalty kick early in the 2nd half as Gabriel fouled Erling Haaland. But after the VAR check, it was overturned due to offside. After that, both sides kept searching for goals, but Man City looked more dangerous in the 2nd half. Kevin De Bruyne showed his class last night against the Gunners. He was so ruthless in creating chances. However, Man City had to wait until the 72nd minute to score again. This time, Jack Grealish wrote his name on the scoresheet as he found the net with Gundogan's assist. After that, the home team couldn't make a perfect response. Their defense became a bit shaky after conceding two goals. Man City took that advantage and netted another one. This time, Erling Haaland scored with De Bruyne's assist in the 82nd minute. Arsenal, however, failed to score more in the remaining minutes, resulting in Man City winning by a 3-1 margin.

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