The Gunners of Arsenal claimed all three points against Manchester City in the biggest game of Premier League’s matchday 8 and extend their unbeaten streak.

Another match without a victory in the league for Pep Guardiola and the Skyblues. At the end of a closed first period where there were few opportunities, Arsenal and Manchester City failed to make the difference. The Gunners were in danger from short restarts that Alvarez could have punished while Kovacic twice escaped the red card. 0-0 at the break.

Returning from the locker room, Arsenal got back into the match well and prevented the Citizens from getting a foot on the ball. But the attempts of Odegaard and even Zinchenko came up against a solid defense of the Cityzens.

In the process, as the last quarter of an hour approached, Man City regained the upper hand but failed to open the scoring. Both teams adopt a defensive strategy rather than an offensive one. It is in this situation that Mikel Arteta’s men will create danger.

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On a long cross from Partey from midfield towards Tomiyasu who heads for Havertz. The German resists Aké to serve Martinelli behind. The Brazilian’s first-intention shot is deflected off the face by Aké! Goal for Arsenal (86′, 1-0). The score will not change at the end of regulation time.

Arsenal continues its good run against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City this season. After the victory in the Community Shield, the London club once again becomes the bane of the Cityzens with this new victory and thus breaks the curse. Indeed, Arsenal have not beaten their opponent of the day since December 21, 2015.

In the standings, Arsenal (20 points) moves back ahead of Manchester City (3rd with 18 points) and becomes the runner-up to leading Tottenham with the same number of points.