Manchester City Thrash Arsenal in Etihad BlowoutManchester City Thrash Arsenal in Etihad Blowout Manchester City humiliated Arsenal with a devastating 5-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table. The hosts dominated from the opening whistle, and it took them just three minutes to open the scoring. Kevin De Bruyne’s inch-perfect cross found Erling Haaland, who headed home with ease. Arsenal had no answer to City’s attacking prowess, and Haaland doubled their lead in the 24th minute. The Norwegian striker latched onto a through-ball from Jack Grealish and slotted it past Aaron Ramsdale. The Gunners’ misery continued in the second half. Grealish made it 3-0 in the 53rd minute with a stunning strike from outside the box. Phil Foden then added a fourth in the 75th minute, capping off a fine team move. To rub salt into Arsenal’s wounds, Haaland completed his hat-trick in stoppage time. The 22-year-old tapped in from close range after Grealish’s unselfish pass. The victory was a statement of intent from Manchester City. They showed that they are still the team to beat in England and have extended their dominance over their rivals. For Arsenal, it was a disappointing afternoon that will raise serious questions about Mikel Arteta’s future. The Gunners have now lost four of their last five league games and sit ninth in the table. Manchester City’s victory has put them 11 points clear of Arsenal and eight points ahead of Manchester United. The title race is all but over, and Pep Guardiola’s side look destined to win their fifth Premier League title in six years.
