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Watch extended highlights from City’s huge Premier League victory at home to leaders Arsenal. A second-half strike from Erling Haaland proved the difference and enough to move Pep Guardiola’s side to within three points of the Gunners at the top of the table.
Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League after beating Newcastle United 1-0 in an edgy game at the Emirates Stadium.
Shea Charles hit a late winner for second-tier Southampton on Saturday, as the Saints shocked Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Pep Guardiola's side have given themselves a wonderful opportunity to win the Premier League title.
In what was an incident-packed, thrilling encounter at a fired-up Etihad, Rayan Cherki had powered City into a 16th minute lead with a superb strike. Arsenal though hit back to level 30 seconds later through a bizarre effort from Kai Havertz that ricocheted in after he had had intercepted a Gianluigi Donnarumma clearance.
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Arsenal vs. Newcastle live score: Premier League result, updates, stats as Arteta eyes return to top spot
Arsenal have led the Premier League title race for nearly the entire season, but defeat to Manchester City last time out has seen them exhaust their wiggle room. There is no margin for further error against Newcastle.
Erling Haaland has Man City deservedly ahead in the second half.