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Ben Husband

Jermaine Jenas explains why Arsenal's defeat was like him wanting to fight his dad

There’s no doubt that Manchester City’s title showdown with Arsenal was a case of men vs boys - but for Jermaine Jenas, it was also child vs dad.

The reigning Premier League champions swatted aside the Gunners at the Etihad, cruising to a 4-1 victory, which gives them one hand on the title. Arsenal arrived in Manchester as the league leaders, but the chasm between the two rivals was clear within minutes of the game getting underway.

Kevin De Bruyne sauntered through the visitors’ defence to open the scoring, before John Stones doubled their lead after a first half of almost complete control. De Bruyne made it three after the break before the irrepressible Erling Haaland completed the rout after a Rob Holding consolation.

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