Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race as Erling Haaland’s decisive goal secured a 2-1 victory against leaders Arsenal, cutting the gap at the top to three (3) points with a game in hand.
City started strongly at the Etihad Stadium after Arsenal’s surprise home defeat by Bournemouth last week had opened the door in the title race, taking the lead through Rayan Cherki’s brilliant solo effort in the 15th minute.
Arsenal were gifted a swift reply as a mistake by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma allowed Kai Havertz to equalise less than two minutes later.
In the second half, Manchester City gradually turned the screw and Haaland made no mistake when Nico O’Reilly https://www.calthorpe.co.uk/heritage/ squared the ball across the box, sweeping home his 23rd league goal of the season.
Arsenal looked for a way back into the encounter through Havertz and Eberechi Eze, but were both denied as City closed out the game to seal the win.
The victory moved Manchester City to 67 points from 32 matches, three behind Arsenal, who remain top on 70 from 33 games.
“Very big because it puts us in a position if we win our game in hand we’re on the same points,” Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva said. “Two weeks ago this didn’t look very likely, this scenario. I’m happy we can be on the same points.”
However, Pep Guardiola’s side can climb above them with a win over relegation‑threatened Burnley on Wednesday with five games of the season remaining.
Sunday’s Premier League results
Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland
Everton 1-2 Liverpool
Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley
Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal.