Manchester City defeats Arsenal 2-1 in crucial title race victory

Football
20 Apr 2026 • 1:38 AM MYT
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  • Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, cutting the Gunners' Premier League lead to just three points.
  • Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the 65th minute, securing a crucial victory for City in the title race.
  • City initially took the lead through Rayan Cherki, but Kai Havertz equalised for Arsenal after a goalkeeping error by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
  • This result marks Arsenal's second successive league defeat, giving Manchester City significant momentum with a game in hand.
  • The win strengthens City's bid for a seventh title in nine years, while Arsenal continues their pursuit of a first league crown since 2004.
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