Manchester City beat Arsenal 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium and launched their path to the title despite being second behind the London team. The game was experienced as an anticipated final between both clubs for the Premier League trophy. Mikel Arteta’s team came as the leader with 75 points and Guardiola’s team as escorts with 70 points. The difference now is of two points, but the Citizens have played two games less.
Ederson, who is now one step away from his fifth Premier League since his arrival at Manchester City, had a quiet game. He suffered a goal, but most of the time wasn’t even called to act.
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Meanwhile, Arsenal’s Gabriels weren’t able to bring their best game into the match. Martinelli was substituted at the hour of the game while Jesus did so after 80 minutes; Magalhães completed the 90 minutes but did not have the best of games.
Those led by Guardiola have the main goal of the season to be crowned in Europe. They will not have it easy since they will meet Real Madrid in the semifinals.
For Arsenal this is the only competition they have left after being left out of the Europa Leauge against Sporting Lisbon on penalties. From the coaching staff it is believed that the squad has been somewhat short and injuries at various points have played against them for the final half of the season.
