Mon Feb 03 03:11:52 UTC 2025: ## Arsenal Rout Manchester City 5-1 in Stunning Premier League Victory

**London, England** – Arsenal emphatically reignited their Premier League title challenge with a stunning 5-1 victory over rivals Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The win, a revenge triumph over the reigning champions, saw Arsenal leapfrog City in the table and move within striking distance of league leaders Liverpool.

Teenagers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri stole the show, with Lewis-Skelly scoring his first Arsenal goal and seemingly taunting City’s Erling Haaland with a celebratory gesture mirroring Haaland’s signature pose. Nwaneri, meanwhile, added a late fifth goal off the bench, capping off a dominant performance.

The match exploded into life early. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scored within two minutes, capitalizing on a City defensive error. Haaland pulled one back for City in the second half, but Arsenal responded swiftly with a deflected Thomas Partey goal 38 seconds after the restart. Lewis-Skelly then added a third before Havertz extended the lead to 4-1. Nwaneri then sealed the victory in stoppage time.

The victory was even sweeter for Arsenal given the heated nature of their previous encounter with City. September’s 2-2 draw saw several on-field confrontations and post-match altercations, adding fuel to the already intense rivalry between the two clubs. Gabriel Magalhaes, in particular, renewed his rivalry with Haaland, celebrating Arsenal’s opening goal with a heated confrontation near the City striker.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed his team’s aggressive and courageous performance, emphasizing the importance of the Emirates Stadium atmosphere in fueling the victory. Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, admitted the defeat was unacceptable and highlighted City’s defensive frailties as key contributing factors to the loss. City players echoed Guardiola’s sentiments, acknowledging a lackluster performance in the final stages of the game.

The result leaves Arsenal six points behind Liverpool, although the Reds have a game in hand. The win will undoubtedly boost Arsenal’s confidence as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.

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