Arsenal 5 Manchester City 1: A long overdue thumping

You don't have to cast your mind back far to recall the sort of beatings we used to take at the hands of Manchester City. In fact, in the oil money era, we became a bit of a whipping boy for City, regularly coming away from the Etihad on the end of ignominious defeats as … Continue reading Arsenal 5 Manchester City 1: A long overdue thumping

Arsenal vs Manchester City: No humility, just revenge

We've been waiting for this fixture since the moment the final whistle blew at the Etihad last year. It was a fixture remembered not for any great feats of football but rather for the acrimony so long hidden from view that erupted at last. None of us can forget Erling Haaland's now infamous 'stay humble' … Continue reading Arsenal vs Manchester City: No humility, just revenge

PREVIEW: Can Arsenal find a way to break Guardiola’s grip?

It's so early in the Premier League season and yet Sunday's visit to the Etihad already feels like a defining moment in this campaign. The Gunners have been Manchester City's closest rival over the last two years but have ultimately come up short, painfully so, during the run-ins. This year, it feels like they need … Continue reading PREVIEW: Can Arsenal find a way to break Guardiola’s grip?

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Arsenal 1 Manchester City 0: Gunners dig deep to edge out champions

Gabriel Martinelli's deflected strike was enough to earn Arsenal all three points in a hard-fought clash against reigning champions, Manchester City. With the game drifting towards a goalless draw, the Brazilian produced a moment of magic in the final few minutes to clinch the spoils for the hosts in a nervy game that saw few … Continue reading Arsenal 1 Manchester City 0: Gunners dig deep to edge out champions