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Manchester City thrashed Arsenal 3-1 and is the leader of the Premier League
Guardiola’s team tie the Gunners on points but have a better goal difference. Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Earling Haaland all scored for the Citizens, while Bukayo Saka scored for Arsenal.
The Premier League’s top scorer was ironic regarding his lack of scoring following Manchester City’s important victory over Arsenal.
After the important victory of the Manchester City regarding him Arsenal last wednesday at the Premier LeagueThe front Erling Haaland He spoke regarding the criticism he has received for not having scored in previous games.
In a post-engagement interview at the Emirates Stadiumthe Norwegian joked when asked regarding his scoring drought, which had lasted three games.
“It’s been 20 minutes since my last goal… so I have to keep working,” he told Prime Video.
“It has been very positive, a very happy celebration and I am very happy with everything. We needed this victory and now we have to continue, because it is what the Manchester City has to do,” he added,
Erling Haaland He also praised City’s change of stance following their half-time chat with the manager. Pep Guardiola. In the opinion of the top scorer of the Premier Leaguethe Manchester team was the just winner in London.
“We made small adjustments at half-time with Pep. We are good quality players and we have to rely on each player, that’s exactly what we did today,” he said.
“For me sometimes we have to play a bit more like this, that’s exactly what we did today. I’m very proud of all the guys, I’m very happy to be here,” he said.
“Of course, we can all agree that they were the best team this season, so coming here and playing is not easy. But we played an amazing game and got three really important points.”
With the result, the Citizens reached 51 points and equaled the London club. As the first English tie-break is a direct confrontation, this puts the team of Manchester City in the lead right now.
However, it is worth remembering that the Arsenal they still have one game less than City, and that the teams will meet once more on April 26 at the Etihad Stadium.