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City produced a masterclass to overwhelm the league leaders and win big at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City's 4-1 win over rivals Arsenal is not a decisive result in the Premier League title race.
City registered the win – courtesy of goals from Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones, and Erling Haaland - as the Gunners’ Premier League dream took a huge blow. The visitors denied the reigning champions a clean sheet with Rob Holding’s goal.
Although the match at the Etihad has been tipped as a potential title decider, Guardiola believes the next three are the most crucial.
"I have a feeling the next three games will dictate a lot. Marco Silva [of Fulham, a side City will face next] has done amazing this season. We then have two games at home in West Ham and Leeds," Guardiola said.
"I don't want to anticipate anything, but at home this season, we feel comfortable. The next three games will be really important, but, of course, the most important thing is our destiny is in our hands."
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23:46 - 26.04.2023
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal won’t give up on title race
The Gunners got thumped at the hands of Gaurdiola’s men at the Etihad which has left them in a bad position in the title race.
The Spaniard said their fate is now in their own hands after they produced a top level performance against Arsenal, who are now winless in four games.
"They are top of the league, the reality is we're two points behind. Of course, we have two games in hand, but they are still there.
"Absolutely [I prefer] my position because now it's in our hands. I would love that these two games are six points, but you have to win them, but I prefer it because it depends on us.
"Until today [Wednesday], I prefer the position in the Premier League of Arsenal because if Arsenal had beaten us, it's in their hands. But now it is in our hands."
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22:41 - 26.04.2023
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Man City 4-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Manchester City were at their dominant best as they beat Arsenal 4-1 in a Premier League top of the table clash.
Pep Guardiola’s side is now ranked by Opta to win the league at 92.1 percent, but Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta is not moved by what the stats say.
"I can't follow the stats because the stats at the start of the season said we would be sixth or seventh," explained the Gunners’ boss as his side’s title dream took another huge blow.
"We are where we are with five games to go, and those players deserve a lot of credit to be nine-and-a-half months against this team being where we are and there are still five games to play.
"I have been in this country for almost 22 years, and I know how much it shifts game-to-game."
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