Manchester City have beaten Arsenal 4-1 this evening to make a huge statement in the Premier League title race – and Pep Guardiola has hailed the connection between Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.
Pep Guardiola’s side were absolutely superb at the Etihad this evening, with De Bruyne and Haaland running the show for the hosts.
Haaland put in one of the best displays from a centre-forward you will see this season.
He set up De Bruyne twice, and was at times unplayable. Rob Holding and Gabriel both had a torrid time against the Norwegian striker.
John Stones also got on the scoresheet with a header just before half-time.
He timed his run perfectly, with De Bruyne picking him out from a free-kick.
City’s intensity levels dropped in the final 20 minutes or so, and Arsenal did pull one back through Holding.
Haaland squandered several chances in the game. But he did finish the game with a customary goal, turning in from Phil Foden’s pass.
This was a statement victory and performance from City.
They are now just two points behind Arsenal, but have two games in hand.
Speaking after the game, Guardiola hailed his two superstars De Bruyne and Haaland.
He said: “Erling is an incredible threat. With the previous season we had the false nine and we played completely different. But now the connection with Kevin and Erling is extraordinary. And we tried to use it as much as possible.
Erling Haaland was at his brilliant best for Man City against Arsenal and connection with Kevin De Bruyne is special
This was truly an outstanding performance from Haaland.
His partnership with De Bruyne is absolutely remarkable.
Obviously they were both world-class players before this season. But the way they have developed an understanding so quickly is amazing.
Potentially, it could become the deadliest the Premier League has every seen,
