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Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City: Gunners slam City

LONDON — Five different goal scorers including a pair of teenagers led Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal to their latest statement win, a 5-1 demolition of Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium that reinforces their intent to win the Premier League.

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Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey both scored and Declan Rice had two assists as Arsenal’s midfield won the day. Kai Havertz had a goal and an assist as Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri also scored in the win.

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Erling Haaland scored Man City’s goal but was largely deprived of the ball as City dropped out of the top four on goal differential.

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Arsenal become the second team to 50 points this Premier League season and sit six points back of Liverpool, who have a match-in-hand on the Gunners which will be played later this month versus Everton.

Graduation day for Mikel Arteta

While there’s no question that this Manchester City team is not a great vintage in either form or health, the way Arsenal showcased its versatility under Mikel Arteta was eye-opening even for his biggest supporters. A well-disciplined press helped the Gunners get ahead of City. They then searched for the second but in a calculated way that wasn’t simply hunkering down, though that was soon demanded as City grabbed hold of the game for the better part of the first half and equalized through Savinho setting up Haaland in the second half. That’s when Arsenal showed it is full of mettle and wisdom, quickly retaking the lead and then pounding away at City the minute they sniffed weakness. City veteran John Stones seemed bewildered in his post-match interview and that wasn’t a matter of “woe is me” as much as it was a representative of a team that went from more-likely winner to well-and-truly beaten within a span of a dozen minutes or so.

What’s next?

Arsenal go to Newcastle on Wednesday trailing 2-0 after one leg of the League Cup semifinal. Their next Premier League game is February 15 (Saturday) at Leicester City.

Man City go to Leyton Orient early Saturday in the FA Cup fourth round, then host Real Madrid in the first leg of a Champions League playoff round. The next Premier League game for City is Feb. 15 (Saturday) vs Newcastle United.


How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester City live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 11:30am ET Sunday (February 2)
Venue: Emirates Stadium — London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Premier League on Peacock


Arsenal vs Manchester City final score: 5-1

Odegaard 2', Partey 57', Lewis-Skelly 62', Havertz 76', Nwaneri 90+3'; Haaland 55'


Arsenal vs Manchester City live updates! — By Joe Prince-Wright at Emirates Stadium

Ethan Nwaneri goal — Arsenal 5-1 Man City (90+3')

Nwaneri's screamer puts Arsenal 5-1 in front
Ethan Nwaneri's golazo is the cherry on top for Arsenal as he makes it 5-1 for the Gunners over Manchester City at the Emirates.

Kai Havertz goal — Arsenal 4-1 Man City (76th minute)

A lightning counter attack ends with Havertz spinning one past Stones and Ortega.

Havertz's curler gives Arsenal 4-1 lead over City
Kai Havertz cuts inside to his left foot and rockets his effort into the far corner to make it 4-1 for Arsenal over Manchester City at the Emirates.

Man City subs

James McAtee and Kevin De Bruyne enter the game for Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush.

3-1 Arsenal, 72'

Martinelli denied by Ortega!

Arsenal break free on the counter and Martinelli is in. But Ortega saves his shot down low. City are taking plenty more risks now.

Myles Lewis-Skelly curls home! — Arsenal 3-1 Manchester City

What a moment! Myles Lewis-Skelly cuts in from the left and curls a beauty into the far corner off the post! What a way to score his first Arsenal goal. He then hits the Erling Haaland celebration. This place has gone wild!

Lewis-Skelly blasts Arsenal 3-1 ahead of Man City
The Emirates is rocking as Myles Lewis-Skelly cuts inside the box and powers his shot into the goal to make it 3-1 for the Gunners.

Partey’s shot deflects in — Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City

Arsenal retake the lead right away. Foden gives the ball away and Thomas Partey’s shot deflects off John Stones’ back and flies in. What a game!

Partey drills Arsenal 2-1 up over Manchester City
Phil Foden's errant pass lands at the feet of Thomas Partey, whose shot takes a deflection and sails into the Manchester City goal to give Arsenal the lead at the Emirates.

Haaland heads home! — Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City

That was coming. Savinho clips in a great cross and Haaland beats Saliba in the air and buries the header. Game on!

Haaland heads Man City level against Arsenal
Erling Haaland rises highest and powers Manchester City level at 1-1 with Arsenal at the Emirates.

Home fans getting a bit nervous inside the stadium

There are lots of moans and groans when Arsenal pick the wrong pass or City create something.

Every time Haaland loses out a cheer goes up

Erling Haaland is having a tough time. Just seven touches so far and every time either Gabriel or Saliba beat him in a challenge a big roar goes up. The Arsenal fans are loving seeing Haaland struggle.

Half time: Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City

A fast start from Arsenal led to Akanji’s mistake as Odegaard put them ahead. Havertz should have made it 2-0 but City have improved and have gone close on a couple of occasions through Gvardiol’s header and Savinho’s low shot. Haaland is getting nothing out of Saliba and Gabriel and it’s so far, so good for Arsenal.

Raya with a good stop to deny Savinho

A cross is whipped in and Saliba’s header can only flick it to Savinho. He drills a low shot on goal and a big deflection sends the ball to Raya’s right down low and he saves really well. Big stop just before the break.

Gvardiol with a great cross but Silva can’t finish

Man City are dominating possession now and Gvardiol whips over a brilliant cross to the back post but it’s speedy and Bernardo Silva can’t get on the end of it as Arsenal clear. Replays show Raya actually got a hand on that cross. Important touch just before half time.

“You nearly won the league!” is the chant from the away end

This game is bubbling up nicely on the pitch with some meaty challenges flying in. Off the pitch City’s fans go in with a two-footer of their own as they sing “you nearly won the league!” to the Arsenal fans. Bit harsh. But factually correct. Again.

Arsenal should be 2-0 up!

What a huge moment. Ortega gives it to Kovacic under pressure on the edge of the box and Rice wins it back. The ball drops to Kai Havertz who is clean through but he puts his shot wide. The home fans, and Havertz, can’t believe he’s put that wide. What is Ortega doing there!?

It should be 1-1!

Marmoush’s corner is flicked on by Gvardiol at the near post and Raya saves but the ball loops up and hits the bar. Haaland was ready to head home on the line but the ball hitting the bar took it away from him. City have recovered well after a shaky start.

Replays show Gabriel celebrating in Haaland’s face

Oh wow. This is interesting. Replays show Arsenal defender Gabriel celebrating in Haaland’s face. He definitely stayed humble there...

Odegaard taps home after an awful error from Akanji! — Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City

Perfect start for Arsenal! Akanji is caught in possession as Trossard wins it back and finds Rice who finds Havertz and he clips it to Odegaard to finish. This place is rocking! “1-0 to the Arsenal!” is the chant. Factually correct. And it’s booming around this jumping stadium.

Odegaard nets Arsenal's opener against Man City
Arsenal strike first as a miscue from Manuel Akanji results in a simple finish for Martin Odegaard to make it 1-0 for the Gunners at the Emirates.

Nwaneri on the bench after not feeling quite right

The word in the press room here at Arsenal is that Ethan Nwaneri isn’t feeling quite right after the midweek win at Girona, where he scored a beauty, so that is why he’s on the bench. Makes sense given Arsenal’s injury issues in attack and how good Nwaneri has been.

Hello from sunny north London! What a game we have coming up here. Can City close the gap to Arsenal to 3 points? Will the Gunners stay hot on Liverpool’s heels? The big team news is that Raya is fit for Arsenal, which is a big boost. City have De Bruyne on the bench and Ederson is out injured.

Arsenal lineup

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard

Manchster City lineup

Ortega; Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic; Savinho, Marmoush, Foden; Haaland

Arsenal team news, focus

OUT: Gabriel Jesus (knee), Bukayo Saka (hamstring - MORE), Ben White (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), David Raya (unknown)

Manchester City team news, focus

OUT: Rodri (torn ACL - MORE), Nathan Ake (muscle), Jeremy Doku (knock), Ruben Dias (groin) | QUESTIONABLE: Oscar Bobb (lower leg)

Arsenal vs Manchester City prediction

With doubts over David Raya and Arsenal already having Jesus and Saka out, the Gunners keep losing key players just when you think they’re ready to kick on and chase down Liverpool. Defensive injuries have impacted Manchester City but the addition of Marmoush has given their attackers a boost and as long as they defend properly, especially set pieces, this seems like a game where City will find a way to win with a moment of magic. Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City.

Arsenal vs Manchster City preview

The Gunners sit six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool (who have a game in-hand) heading into this weekend but Mikel Arteta’s side are 13 games unbeaten in the league and are safely through to the Champions League last 16 automatically as they finished third in the League Phase. Arsenal also overcame a crazy red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly in the first half at Wolves last weekend to win 1-0, as his red card has since been overturned upon appeal. Can Arsenal overcome key injuries to kick on and make a statement against the four-time reigning champs?

Manchester City beat Chelsea 3-1 at home last weekend to underline their resurgence, as Pep Guardiola’s side have also reached the Champions League knockout play-off round after they beat Club Brugge on Wednesday. City have won four of their last five Premier League games with Phil Foden, Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland leading the charge. In the return game at home against Arsenal back in September Manchester City scored deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw. But that game also saw them lose influential midfielder Rodri to an ACL injury in the first half and that has had a huge impact on their season.