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Premier League
Nov 5, 2017 at 2.15pm UK
 
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3-1

De Bruyne (19'), Aguero (50' pen.), Jesus (75')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Lacazette (65')
Reaction
Alexandre Lacazette in action for Arsenal on July 30, 2017
Alex Iwobi takes sly dig at Arsene Wenger over Alexandre Lacazette omission
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi believes that Sunday's result against Manchester City perhaps "would have been different" had Alexandre Lacazette started the match.
Nov 8, 17:46
Alexandre Lacazette celebrates during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Agent: 'Alexandre Lacazette has no issue with Arsene Wenger'
Alexandre Lacazette's agent insists that the Arsenal striker has no issues with Arsene Wenger over dropping him against Manchester City.
Nov 8, 13:24
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger avoids punishment for Raheem Sterling criticism
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will reportedly avoid any further punishment from the FA after claiming that Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling "dives well".
Nov 7, 18:05
Alexandre Lacazette celebrates during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Martin Keown baffled by decision to drop Alexandre Lacazette
Martin Keown says that Alexandre Lacazette 'does not deserve' to be dropped to the bench for big matches, having been overlooked for selection against Manchester City.
Nov 7, 14:44
Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Raheem Sterling didn't dive for Manchester City penalty'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Raheem Sterling deserved to win a penalty for Manchester City in their 3-1 win over Arsenal.
Nov 6, 12:07
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech bemoans offside decision
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech insists that a dubious Manchester City goal had a bearing on his side's defeat to the Sky Blues.
Nov 5, 21:34
Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Arsene Wenger: "Raheem Sterling dives well"
Arsene Wenger claims that Raheem Sterling "dives well" after the Manchester City forward won a penalty for his side in their 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
Nov 5, 18:27
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City won in the best way'
Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City were worthy of their 3-1 victory over Arsenal amid comments from Arsene Wenger about the standard of refereeing in the game.
Nov 5, 17:59
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger slams "unacceptable" standard of refereeing
Arsene Wenger hits out at Michael Oliver's refereeing in Sunday's Premier League encounter between Manchester City and Arsenal, which finished 3-1 to City.
Nov 5, 17:45

The Match

Match Report

Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium to record their ninth successive Premier League win and move eight points clear at the top of the table.

Live Commentary

Relive Manchester City's ninth successive Premier League victory - a 3-1 win over Arsenal - courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Etihad Stadium.

Team News

Arsene Wenger picks Alex Iwobi up front for Arsenal as Alexandre Lacazette drops to the bench ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

Head to Head
Apr 23, 2017 3pm
Aug 7, 2016 6pm
Pre-season Friendlies
Arsenal
3-2
Man City
Iwobi (50'), Walcott (73'), Akpom (86')
Aguero (30'), Iheanacho (88')
Fernando (2'), Aguero (55')
Build-up
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal can compete with Manchester City'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger targets a big result away to league leaders Manchester City on Sunday afternoon to prove that his side "can compete" with the best.
Nov 5, 09:21
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger offers a hand to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola following the FA Cup semi-final on April 23, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Arsenal are title contenders'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that Arsenal are genuine contenders for the Premier League title this season ahead of Sunday's showdown at the Etihad.
Nov 4, 22:58
Aaron Ramsey lets it all hang out during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Aaron Ramsey: 'Arsenal have recovered from weird start to season'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says that his side have recovered following their "weird" start to the season.
Nov 4, 11:28
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City won't match Arsenal invincible season'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that his team will not match Arsenal's invincible season, despite an unbeaten start to this campaign.
Nov 3, 14:53
Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola defends Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola defends Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil ahead of the Premier League fixture between the two sides on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 3, 14:36
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger offers a hand to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola following the FA Cup semi-final on April 23, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Arsenal
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between leaders Manchester City and Arsenal, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads.
Nov 3, 11:41
Arsenal wing-back Sead Kolasinac in action during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth on September 9, 2017
Arsene Wenger confident over Sead Kolasinac fitness for Manchester City clash
Arsene Wenger reveals that the recent knock sustained by Sead Kolasinac is 'not as bad as feared', with the full-back on course to return against Manchester City.
Nov 1, 13:16
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester City will slip up'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that Premier League leaders Manchester City will "have to be stopped" at some point.
Oct 30, 12:20
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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