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Arsenal sparked their Premier League title challenge back into life by trashing rivals Manchester City in a heated 5-1 win that saw the Gunners earn revenge against the champions.

Tensions between the teams were high after September’s 2-2 draw between the teams but Arsenal earned a statement victory against Pep Guardiola’s side, who had pipped them to the title in the last two seasons.

Goals from teenagers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri ensured a triumphant victory for Mikel Arteta’s side, after Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal in front inside two minutes.

Erling Haaland equalised in the second half but Arsenal equalised within 38 seconds as Thomas Partey’s strike deflected in off John Stones.

Lewis-Skelly added the third minutes later with his first Arsenal goal, before appearing to mock Haaland by copying his trademark celebration.

Kai Havertz made it four, making up for his earlier miss, before Nwaneri come off the bench to complete the demolition of the champions and cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table.

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FULL-TIME! Arsenal 5-1 Man City

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Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:24

FULL-TIME! Arsenal 5-1 Man City

That goal is more or less the last action of the game, and Arsenal have earned an emphatic win against their rivals.

They’re still a way off Liverpool, but that win will give them some serious confidence.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:22

GOAL! Arsenal 5-1 Man City

GOAL! Out of nowhere, and Ethan Nwaneri is clearly determined not to be outdone by fellow youngster Lewis-Skelly.

He makes it look deceptively simple. He picks the ball up from a great pass from Rice, and cuts inside before curling in a perfect effort that nestles at the bottom of the far corner.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:21

Arsenal 4-1 Man City

More good dribbling from Nwaneri ends with Martinelli receiving the pass on the overlap, but his cross is palmed away by Ortega.

There’ll be three minutes of added time here.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:19

Arsenal 4-1 Man City

OFF THE BAR! From the set-piece, Timber’s header at the front post hits the woodwork and bounces out.

Arsenal make another couple of changes as Lewis-Skelly and Havertz come off for Riccardo Calafiori and Raheem Sterling.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:17

Arsenal 4-1 Man City

Arsenal are certainly hunting a fifth too, with Nwaneri seeing his cross put behind by Akanji.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:16

Arsenal 4-1 Man City

Silva catches Nwaneri with a late challenge, and he might get a booking when the period of play ends.

‘Ole’ is ringing around the Emirates as Arsenal string together plenty of passes.

Silva avoids a booking in the end.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:15

Arsenal 4-1 Man City

A lovely little turn from Gabriel on the edge of the box plays in Timber, but he can’t create anything and has to settle for a corner, which eventually comes to nothing.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:13

Arsenal 4-1 Man City

A nice combination in attack between Odegaard, Havertz and Lewis-Skelly, before Gabriel wins a free-kick.

Arsenal make their first changes of the evening as Odegaard and Trossard make way for Mikel Merino and Ethan Nwaneri.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:11

Arsenal 4-1 Man City

The ball breaks free to Odegaard midway into the City half but he misses the run of Trossard, who would have been clean through, and instead sees his pass to Havertz cleared before Arsenal win a corner.

From the set-piece, Gabriel tries the extravagant overhead effort, but he can’t connect with it properly.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:08