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Arsenal thrash Man City after Palace beat Man Utd at Old Trafford
Arsenal secured a huge victory over Premier League champions Manchester City, sealing a 5-1 win in a thrilling encounter on Sunday.
The victory helps the Gunners cut the point gap with league leaders Liverpool, moving to within six points.
Arsenal have played a game more than Liverpool, but this impressive victory at least means they remain within touching distance of the Reds.
Read Also: Barcelona beat Alaves to cut point gap with Real Madrid
Martin Ødegaard opened scoring in the second minute of the game to put Arsenal ahead even at halftime.
Erling Haaland equalised with a 55th-minute finish, but Thomas Partey restored Arsenal’s lead one minute later.
Arsenal then scored three more goals through and Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Haverts, and Ethan Nwaneri.
Earlier in the day, Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Crystal Palace at Old Trafford while Tottenham Hotspur sealed a 2-0 win over Brentford.
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