Arsenal sparked their Premier League title problem again into life by trashing rivals Manchester Metropolis in a heated 5-1 win that noticed the Gunners earn revenge towards the champions.
Tensions between the groups have been excessive after September’s 2-2 draw between the groups however Arsenal earned an announcement victory towards Pep Guardiola’s aspect, who had pipped them to the title within the final two seasons.
Targets from youngsters Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri ensured a triumphant victory for Mikel Arteta’s aspect, after Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal in entrance inside two minutes.
Erling Haaland equalised within the second half however Arsenal restored their benefit inside 38 seconds off the restart as Thomas Partey’s strike deflected in off John Stones.
Lewis-Skelly added the third minutes later along with his first Arsenal aim, earlier than showing to mock Haaland by copying his trademark celebration.
Kai Havertz made it 4, making up for his earlier miss, earlier than Nwaneri come off the bench to finish the demolition of the champions and reduce Liverpool’s lead on the high of the desk.
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Odegaard and Havets react
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is first to talk to Sky, and he’s with Kai Havertz.
Odegaard says that “in the long run a scoresheet like that may’t be higher, so we’re very blissful”.
Havertz provides that Arsenal “managed to press them properly and to not give them a lot time.
“Our power was good as we used our possibilities,” he provides.
“I feel it’s the timing, we prepare it so much [the press]. It’s not solely us, it’s everybody. I feel the power there is essential, the remainder of the group did it excellently.”
Odegaard calls Havertz a “high participant with and with out the ball”, including that it’s “good to have him within the group”.
“We simply saved on going, and in the long run I feel we obtained what we deserved,” provides Odegaard.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:48
FULL-TIME! Arsenal 5-1 Man Metropolis
Arsenal’s subsequent match is a second leg tie within the Carabao Cup, with the Gunners needing to overturn a two-goal deficit towards Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Metropolis have virtually per week off, as they face Leyton Orient within the FA Cup on Saturday, 8 February.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:37
FULL-TIME! Arsenal 5-1 Man Metropolis
That end result pulls Arsenal to inside six factors of Liverpool on the high of the desk, although the Reds have a sport in hand.
Metropolis keep in fourth, on 41 factors, although they might be overtaken by Chelsea tomorrow night time.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:30
FULL-TIME! Arsenal 5-1 Man Metropolis
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:24
FULL-TIME! Arsenal 5-1 Man Metropolis
That aim is kind of the final motion of the sport, and Arsenal have earned an emphatic win towards their rivals.
They’re nonetheless a approach off Liverpool, however that win will give them some critical confidence.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:22
GOAL! Arsenal 5-1 Man Metropolis
GOAL! Out of nowhere, and Ethan Nwaneri is clearly decided to not be outdone by fellow teen Lewis-Skelly.
He makes it look deceptively easy. He picks the ball up from a fantastic cross from Rice, and cuts inside earlier than curling in an ideal effort that nestles on the backside of the far nook.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:21
Arsenal 4-1 Man Metropolis
Extra good dribbling from Nwaneri ends with Martinelli receiving the cross on the overlap, however his cross is palmed away by Ortega.
There’ll be three minutes of added time right here.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:19
Arsenal 4-1 Man Metropolis
OFF THE BAR! From the set-piece, Timber’s header on the entrance put up hits the woodwork and bounces out.
Arsenal make one other couple of adjustments as Lewis-Skelly and Havertz come off for Riccardo Calafiori and Raheem Sterling.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:17
Arsenal 4-1 Man Metropolis
Arsenal are definitely looking a fifth too, with Nwaneri seeing his cross put behind by Akanji.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:16
Arsenal 4-1 Man Metropolis
Silva catches Nwaneri with a late problem, and he would possibly get a reserving when the interval of play ends.
‘Ole’ is ringing across the Emirates as Arsenal string collectively loads of passes.
Silva avoids a reserving in the long run.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 18:15