Manchester City Extend Premier League Lead with Commanding 3-0 Victory Over Arsenal

Manchester City delivered a masterclass performance to defeat Arsenal 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points with this crucial victory.\n\nErling Haaland was the star of the show, netting twice in the first half to put City in command. The Norwegian striker opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a trademark finish from close range, before doubling the advantage just before halftime with a powerful header from Kevin De Bruyne cross.\n\nPhil Foden sealed the victory in the 73rd minute with a curling effort from the edge of the box, capping off a dominant display from Pep Guardiola team. The win was even more impressive considering City were without several key players due to injury and suspension.\n\nArsenal, who came into the match as the closest challengers to City title bid, struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the 90 minutes. Mikel Arteta side managed just two shots on target against a well-organized City defense that has now kept four clean sheets in their last five league matches.\n\nThe result leaves Manchester City with 57 points from 25 games, while Arsenal remain in second place on 52 points. With 13 matches remaining in the season, City are now in pole position to claim their fourth consecutive Premier League title.\n\nPep Guardiola praised his teams performance: Today we showed why we are champions. The intensity, the pressing, the clinical finishing - everything was there. But we know Arsenal will bounce back, and we must maintain this level until the end of the season.