Premier League Upheaval: Arsenal Stun Man City to Seize Top SpotPremier League Upheaval: Arsenal Stun Man City to Seize Top Spot In a stunning twist in the Premier League title race, Arsenal defeated defending champions Manchester City 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, seizing possession of the top spot in the standings. The Gunners took the lead in the 24th minute through Bukayo Saka, who latched onto a loose pass from Nathan Aké and curled a shot into the bottom corner. City responded quickly, with Kevin De Bruyne equalizing 10 minutes later with a superb free-kick. However, Arsenal proved their mettle in the second half, dominating possession and creating several chances. Eddie Nketiah gave them the lead in the 57th minute, tapping in from close range after a cross from Gabriel Martinelli. Manchester City pushed forward in search of the equalizer, but Arsenal’s defense stood firm, with Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes putting in commanding performances. The hosts sealed the victory in the dying minutes when Martin Ødegaard slotted home a breakaway goal. The result marks Arsenal’s first victory over Manchester City in any competition since 2020 and their first Premier League win against the defending champions since 2015. It also ends City’s 11-game unbeaten run in the league and gives Arsenal a three-point advantage at the top of the table. Pep Guardiola’s side now face a daunting task to reclaim top spot, as they must face Aston Villa away on Saturday before hosting Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round next Friday. Meanwhile, Arsenal will be looking to extend their lead when they travel to Everton on Saturday. The Premier League title race has been thrown wide open, and Arsenal have emerged as a genuine contender. Their victory over Manchester City is a testament to their progress under Mikel Arteta and sets up an exciting second half of the season.
