One moment in time: Haaland lets his hair down!

Just as this weekend, the Etihad was the venue for a meeting between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta’s giants with the duo once more slugging it out for the title. Arsenal went into the game leading the way in the table, holding a five-point advantage but with City enjoying two vital games in hand. It ended with the Blues storming to a memorable 4-1 victory, with two-goal Kevin De Bruyne and an inspired Erling Haaland proving unstoppable.

HOW TO WATCH CITY v ARSENAL ON TV On an electric night filled with iconic images, the sight of Haaland rounding off victory by claiming City’s fourth goal shortly after removing his hair band served to encapsulate what was a win for the ages. By then City were already in cruise control thanks largely to another De Bruyne masterclass with Haaland proving equally influential. Against the backdrop of a raucous Etihad atmosphere, the Belgian had lit the Blue touch paper by opening the scoring in sensational fashion just two minutes in after latching onto Haaland’s inspired assist.

Match Preview City v Arsenal: Kick-off time, team news and TV information A John Stones’ header doubled the City advantage just before the break with De Bruyne then pouncing on another delicious Haaland pass to further extend the lead shortly after the break. Though Rob Holding netted for the visitors to reduce the arrears, nothing could detract from the magnitude of City’s display and a night to savour was then rounded off by Haaland with time almost up. Having just removed his trademark hair band, the Norwegian then raced onto an inviting Phil Foden ball before beating Aaron Ramsdale to set the seal on a statement win.

The sight of Haaland jubilantly celebrating with his hair billowing in the air became one of the enduring images of the night. It was the 49th goal of Haaland’s remarkable debut season at City. FOURMIDABLE: Erling Haaland celebrates after sealing a win to savour.