Erling Haaland has Man City deservedly ahead in the second half.

Erling Haaland scores what proves to be the winner after a goalkeeping howler cancels out Rayan Cherki’s brilliant strike as Manchester City defeat Arsenal for the second time in as many meetings to reduce the gap at the top of the table.

With just a handful of games remaining, we have a classic battle of the top two, some suggesting it will decide the eventual champion.

Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side have given themselves a wonderful opportunity to win the Premier League title. MORE — Mikel Arteta reaction | Pep Guardiola reaction Rayan Cherki’s magical goal ...

Erling Haaland scored the winning goal as Manchester City beat Arsenal on Sunday to move just three points behind the Gunners in the race for the Premier League title

Arsenal produced a statement performance as they breezed past Fulham 3-0 on Saturday to open up a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League to Manchester City. The Gunners did all their damage in the first half against an insipid away side who have never previously beaten Arsenal in an away league match and whose squad was hit by a virus this week.

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