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Manchester City vs Arsenal

Premier LeagueFull time · 19 Apr 2026
Manchester City

Manchester City

Won · xG 1.78LDWWWLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
Rayan Cherki 16' · Kai Havertz 18' · Erling Haaland 65'

Arsenal

Lost · xG 1.35DWWWWLast 5
Arsenal
Match StoryFull breakdown

Manchester City 2–1 Arsenal

First versus second at the Etihad, and the Premier League title race produced exactly the kind of contest both sides deserved. Here is what the match revealed about where this season is heading.

Key Takeaways
Result

Manchester City picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Manchester City end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionPremier League
First Goal
Rayan Cherki
16'
Rayan Cherki
Matheus NunesAssist: Matheus Nunes
Match Report
Manchester City vs Arsenal: The Title Race Tells Its Own Story at the Etihad
ESElena Santos

Manchester City vs Arsenal: The Title Race Tells Its Own Story at the Etihad

First versus second at the Etihad, and the Premier League title race produced exactly the kind of contest both sides deserved. Here is what the match revealed about where this season is heading.

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Key Events
  1. 16'
    Manchester CityRayan CherkiRayan Cherki
    assist: Matheus Nunes
  2. 18'
    ArsenalKai HavertzKai Havertz
    Right foot shot
  3. 36'
    ArsenalCristhian MosqueraCristhian Mosquera
    Persistent fouling
  4. 36'
    Arsenal
  5. 46'
    ArsenalGabriel MartinelliGabriel Martinelli
    off: Noni Madueke
  6. 60'
    Manchester CityMarc GuéhiMarc Guéhi
    Foul
  7. 65'
    Left foot shot
  8. 74'
    ArsenalBen WhiteBen White
    off: Cristhian Mosquera
  9. 74'
    ArsenalLeandro TrossardLeandro Trossard
    off: Eberechi Eze
  10. 83'
    ArsenalGabrielGabriel
    Argument
  11. 83'
    Argument
  12. 84'
    ArsenalViktor GyökeresViktor Gyökeres
    off: Martín Zubimendi
  13. 84'
    Manchester City
    Argument
  14. 85'
    Manchester CityPhil FodenPhil Foden
    off: Rayan Cherki
  15. 88'
    Manchester CitySavinhoSavinho
    off: Jérémy Doku
  16. 88'
    Manchester CityNico GonzálezNico González
    off: Rodri
  17. 90+6'
    Manchester CityNathan AkéNathan Aké
    off: Antoine Semenyo
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Manchester City 1.78 xGArsenal 1.35 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Premier League standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Manchester City vs Arsenal?

The match finished 2-1 to Manchester City.

Who won Manchester City vs Arsenal?

Manchester City won the match 2-1.

When did Manchester City vs Arsenal take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 19 April 2026.

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Manchester City v Arsenal · Premier League · 19/04/2026, 16:30:00