How Erling Haaland inspired Man City to a massive momentum shift over Arsenal
Man City 2-1 Arsenal: City’s Norwegian superstar scored the goal that moved the Premier League title race into the hands of Pep Guardiola’s side and left the Gunners searching for answers
The league table never lies, apparently. It may do now. A supposed title decider ended with the side still in second nevertheless possessing the advantage.
It has been Arsenal ’s title to lose for months, but perhaps this defeat means it is being lost. They had retreated down the tunnel at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City went on their lap of honour, a bare-chested Erling Haaland letting his hair run free, Pep Guardiola directing kisses to the crowd, Gianluigi Donnarumma beating the badge on his chest, relieved the biggest error of his season had become a footnote , not the faulty footwork that determined the destination of the trophy. This, perhaps, was what Arsenal feared.
Second best against City in the Carabao Cup final , they will be second behind them on Wednesday, if Guardiola’s team beat Burnley . “It is a new league now,” admitted Mikel Arteta . An epic game delivered a massive momentum shift to Manchester.
In their last four matches against domestic opponents, Arsenal have lost to City twice, Southampton and Bournemouth. In their last four fixtures, City have beaten Arsenal twice, Liverpool and Chelsea. They are peaking when it matters.
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