Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike sealed Arsenal’s dramatic 1-0 victory against Manchester City last night
After 12 successive league defeats at the hands of Pep Guardiola’s men, the Gunners enjoyed a moment of sweet redemption at the Emirates Stadium.
Martinelli’s shot took a hefty deflection off City defender Nathan Ake, sparking wild celebrations as Arsenal clinched a top-flight success against the treble winners for the first time since December 2015.
Arteta says Martinelli had been ready for City despite suffering an acute injury
It lifted unbeaten Arsenal two points above third-placed City into second place, leaving them behind leaders Tottenham on goals scored.
For the first time since December 2018, City have lost successive league games following their 2-1 defeat at Wolves last weekend.
Arsenal will be facing Chelsea on the 21st of October