Manchester City moved within three points of Arsenal following a 2-1 victory on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring for the hosts after 16 minutes with a solo effort, per Al Jazeera. Arsenal equalised 107 seconds later when Kai Havertz capitalised on an error by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Erling Haaland secured the victory in the 65th minute, sliding in to convert a cross from Nico O'Reilly. The goal marks Haaland's 23rd league strike of the season, according to the Associated Press. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes received a yellow card late in the second half as the visitors sought an equaliser.
Arsenal remain top of the table with 70 points after 33 matches. City sit in second place with 67 points but retain a game in hand, per Manchester City's official website. Pep Guardiola's side could move to the summit of the Premier League with a victory of two goals or more against Burnley on Wednesday.
