Official Man City Podcast
From The Studio | Man City 2-1 Arsenal | Full-Time Reaction
Published: 20 April 2026 at 06:00 Europe/London
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Episode notes
Erling Haaland's second-half strike fired City to a priceless 2-1 Etihad win over leaders Arsenal and within three points of the Premier League summit.
Amidst a raucous Etihad backdrop, Rayan Cherki had fired City into a 16th minute lead after bamboozling the Gunners defence with a sublime piece of skill before drilling home a sweetly struck shot.
We dive into the tactical battle, where City found the edge against a resilient Arsenal, and discuss what this result means for the run-in as the gap at the top tightens. Is the momentum now swinging back to City? And how damaging could this defeat be for Arsenal’s title hopes?
Plus, standout performances, key moments, and what both sides need to do next as the Premier League race takes another dramatic turn.
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