It was a night to forget for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, who were devoured by Manchester City in their crunch title showdown on Wednesday.
The Gunners arrived at the Etihad knowing, realistically, that only a win would suffice against the reigning champions after dropping precious points in three successive matches.
But the Spaniard could only watch on in anguish from the sidelines as his side were torn apart by the deadly duo of Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland, with the former bagging a brace either side of a John Stones header. And Haaland, who assisted both of the midfielder's goals, inevitably plundered one of his own in the final minutes after Rob Holding had notched a consolation for the visitors.
