Kai Havertz quickly cancelled out Rayan Cherki’s opener but Haaland fired City to victory over the league-leading Gunners.
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Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (right) scored the goal to slash Arsenal’s Premier League lead
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (right) scored the goal to slash Arsenal’s Premier League lead (PA Wire)
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Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City slashed Arsenal’s Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium.
The Norwegian pounced after 65 minutes of a compelling clash on Sunday, sparing Gianluigi Donnarumma’s blushes after the goalkeeper had gifted Kai Havertz an equaliser following Rayan Cherki’s opener.
It was Arsenal’s second successive defeat and City, with a game in hand, clearly have the momentum as they bid to overhaul the long-time leaders and claim a seventh title in nine years.
Arsenal, seeking their first league crown since 2004, still have the advantage of points on the board but the loss was undoubtedly a bitter blow.
City had come into the game with their tails up after capitalising on Arsenal’s slip-up last week and their fans were expectant.
With last month’s Carabao Cup final victory over the same opponents also still fresh in the memory, the atmosphere was buoyant and City responded.