The Digest:
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City edged Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to move within three points of the Premier League leaders, with a game in hand. Rayan Cherki gave City the lead with a brilliant solo goal before Kai Havertz capitalised on a Gianluigi Donnarumma error to equalise just 108 seconds later. Haaland struck the decisive blow midway through the second half. City can overtake Arsenal by beating Burnley on Wednesday.
Key Points:
- City have only been top for six days all season, but now control their destiny.
- Havertz's equaliser came from relentless pressing on Donnarumma.
- Gabriel avoided a red card after a head gesture confrontation with Haaland.
- Arsenal must balance Premier League and European demands in the run-in.
- The title race now hangs in the balance on a tantalising knife-edge with five games left.
Sources: Goal
