Manchester City 2‑1 Arsenal win narrows title gap
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- Manchester City beat Arsenal 2‑1 at the Etihad, with Haaland scoring the winner in the 65th minute.
- Arsenal remain three points ahead of City but have a game in hand, with five matches left in the season.
- Mikel Arteta said the Premier League “starts again” after the loss, emphasizing the title is still up for grabs.
- Kai Havertz equalised for Arsenal in the 16th minute, cancelling Rayan Cherki’s opener.
- Burnley host City on Wednesday, a match that could see City overtake Arsenal on goal difference.
Why it matters: Manchester City gains a three‑point gap and a game‑in‑hand, putting pressure on Arsenal’s title bid; the shift will affect sponsorship revenues and TV ratings as the race tightens before the final five matches.
