Manchester City suffered a heavy defeat from its host Arsenal with a score of 5-1, in the 24th round of the English Premier League.
The Gunners’ five goals came through Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Lewis Skelly, Kai Havertz and Nwaneri, while City’s only goal came through Erling Haaland.
The match witnessed the participation of Egyptian star Omar Marmoush, but he did not create or score and was taken off in the 72nd minute and was replaced by Kevin De Bruyne.
There is no doubt that this defeat for City is historic and catastrophic at the same time.
Lewis Skelly became the youngest player to score against Manchester City (18 years and 129 days) since April 2006, specifically when Lee Cattermole scored a goal at the age of 18 years and 12 days.
Arsenal have scored four or more goals in a Premier League match against City for the first time since 2003.
The London club became the second club to score five goals against Manchester City in a single match in the Pep Guardiola era after Leicester City in 2020.
Arsenal have continued their dominance over the philosopher’s squad in recent times, as after 15 matches without a win, the Gunners have won twice and drawn twice in their last four Premier League matches.
City’s balance froze at 41 points in fourth place, equal with Newcastle, and could drop to fifth place if Chelsea beat West Ham on Monday.
It should be noted that the defeat comes one week before a fiery confrontation awaits City against Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 play-off.
