Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday was a huge result for the Gunners.
It was their first win over City since 2015, and it moved them to the top of two of the Premier League table thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike.
Here are five talking points from the match:
Arsenal’s defense was rock-solid: The Gunners kept a clean sheet against one of the most potent attacks in the league. Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba were both excellent, and they made some crucial blocks and tackles.
Manchester City struggled to create chances: The Citizens had plenty of possession, but they struggled to break down Arsenal’s defense. They created a few good chances, but they were unable to convert them.
Arsenal were clinical in attack: The Gunners took their chance when it came, and they scored the winning goal through Gabriel Martinelli. They also had a few other good opportunities, but they were unable to capitalize on them.
Arsenal’s fans were in top form: The Emirates Stadium was rocking on Sunday, and the Arsenal fans played a big role in the team’s victory. They created a hostile atmosphere for the Manchester City players, and they cheered their team on until the end.
Arsenal are now genuine title contenders: The Gunners have won six of their first seven league games, and they are sitting at the top of the table. They have a good squad, and they are playing with confidence. If they can continue to perform at this level, they will be in the mix for the title come the end of the season.
Overall, it was a well-deserved victory for Arsenal. They were the better team on the day, and they took their chance when it came. Manchester City will be disappointed with their performance, but they will need to pick themselves up quickly as they have a number of important games coming up.
