It was billed as a Premier League title decider and Arsenal must now hope that is not the case.
A win for City in midweek against Burnley and Arsenal will be second by the time they host Newcastle next weekend.
This was a significant improvement on Arsenal’s recent form in terms of overall performance but missed chances undermined that.
Kai Havertz wasted two huge opportunities. Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland were ruthless when their moments came. City now look certain to pull alongside the Gunners on the home straight.

Mikel Arteta and his squad were applauded by their own fans at the…
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