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Kieran Horn

'A humbling lesson' - National media offer Arsenal honest title message after Man City drubbing

Arsenal saw their advantage in the Premier League title race slip out of their hands as they were beaten 4-1 by a dominant Manchester City on Wednesday evening. Pep Guardiola's team continued their recent trend of controlling games as the Gunners were offered no room breathe at Etihad Stadium with Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne in exceptional form.

Despite the Belgian ace often being the provider for Haaland it was the other way round last night, with Haaland laying on two assists for de Bruyne. Sandwiching his brace was a superb header from John Stones, which was initially flagged as offside before VAR intervened and gave the goal.

Rob Holding netted a consolation goal late into the contest, but Haaland, who had at least five clear-cut opportunities in the game, would not be denied. City robbed possession off the visitors before second half substitute Phil Foden played in Haaland, who duly stroked home City's fourth.

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