Haaland proved to be the difference in the end for City (Courtesy: AFP)

Advantage Manchester City in title race as Haaland's winner downs Arsenal

Manchester City defeated Arsenal at the Etihad as goals from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki sealed a huge win in the Premier League title race despite Kai Havertz's equaliser.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Manchester City defeat Arsenal at Etihad Stadium
  • Goals from Cherki and Haaland secure City's win
  • Donnarumma's error allows Arsenal's Havertz to equalise

Manchester City have claimed the edge in the Premier League title race after defeating Arsenal at the Etihad stadium on Sunday, April 19. Goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland were enough for City to secure all three points in the end as Gigi Donnarumma's howler allowed Arsenal to equalise in the first half through Kai Havertz.

This means that City have 67 points and are three behind Arsenal with a game in hand. Despite unrelenting pressure in the final few minutes which saw Havertz go close in the final moments of the match, City held on for the famous win and giving Arsenal the pain of finishing second once again.

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