Arsenal’s 5-1 thumping of champions Manchester City on Sunday reduced the lead at the top to six points, sending a message of purpose in the Premier League title battle.
After terrible City defence, Arsenal’s captain, Martin Odegaard, gave them the lead in the second minute.
Although Erling Haaland levelled after the interval, the home team easily won to extend their league winning streak to 14.
Before teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly scored his first goal for the team, City was tied for less than a minute after Thomas Partey’s deflected attempt gave Arsenal the lead again.
Kai Havertz’s brilliant counterattack and substitute finish ensured that Pep Guardiola’s team had little chance of recovering.
Ethan Nwaneri’s spectacular curler with the game’s final kick was the cherry on top.
After 24 games, Arsenal had 50 points, whereas Liverpool had 56 after one fewer game.
With 41 points from 24 games, City is in a far-off fourth place.
