Manchester City Extends Winning Streak with 3-1 Victory Over Arsenal

Manchester City continued their relentless pursuit of another Premier League title with a commanding 3-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, extending their winning streak to eight matches across all competitions.

Erling Haaland was once again the catalyst for City s success, netting twice in the first half to give Pep Guardiola s side a commanding lead. The Norwegian striker opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a trademark finish from close range after brilliant build-up play from Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.

Haaland doubled the lead just before halftime with a spectacular curled effort from the edge of the penalty area, his 24th Premier League goal of the season. The 25-year-old has now scored in seven consecutive league matches, matching the club record previously held by Sergio Aguero.

Arsenal briefly threatened a comeback when Gabriel Martinelli scored a well-taken goal in the 58th minute, capitalizing on a rare defensive lapse from City. However, any hopes of a dramatic turnaround were extinguished when Phil Foden restored the two-goal advantage with a clever finish in the 71st minute.

The victory moves Manchester City four points clear at the top of the Premier League table with 65 points from 26 matches. Arsenal remains in third place with 54 points, now facing an uphill battle to challenge for their first title since the 2003-04 season.

Guardiola praised his team s intensity and focus after the match, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their high standards during the crucial final months of the season. With the Champions League round of 16 approaching next week, City appears to be hitting peak form at exactly the right time.