On Sunday, 12th February 2023, Manchester City beat Aston Villa 3-1, moving them within three points of second-place Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola’s team displayed true brilliance to get within striking distance of the Gunners in a week in which the Club received 101 complaints of suspected rule-breaking from the Premier League.
Rodri scored in the fourth minute on a close-range finish, and then Ilkay Gundogan scored just before halftime to put the game out of reach.
Riyad Mahrez scored a penalty in first-half stoppage time to seal the victory for City and take advantage of Arsenal’s draw to Brentford.
However, the triumph could have been sweeter since Erling Haaland left the game with an injury just before halftime.
The health of the Norwegian striker is important before Wednesday’s match at the Emirates Stadium, where a win would put City atop the standings on goal difference.
In a season full of surprises, Wednesday night’s matchup between Arsenal and Manchester City may prove to be a turning point.
The Premier League has lately put the City under the microscope by issuing 101 accusations of suspected rule-breaking. However, the victory against Aston Villa demonstrates that they are still in the premier battle and will be eager to seize the opportunity to displace Arsenal as league leaders.
With another performance like the one they had against Villa, the Club has a chance to be atop the Premier League on Thursday.
Wednesday. night’s game between the league’s top two teams should be exciting regardless of whether or not either team has Haaland on the roster. Everyone’s eyes will be on the result at the Emirates Stadium since it might decide the championship.