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By Hafsa Adil and Rohan Sharma
Published On 19 Apr 2026

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19 Apr 2026 - 18:59
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That’s a wrap

After weeks of anticipation given the see-saw nature of this title race and both team’s momentums, Man City vs Arsenal delivered.

It wasn’t the result Gunners fans would have hoped for, but it does set things up for an exciting end to this season.

On behalf of Hafsa Adil and Al Jazeera Sport, this is Rohan Sharma bidding you adieu.

19 Apr 2026 - 18:53
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Man City vs Arsenal match report

Our full match report, with details of the action and reactions from both teams, is now live.

Relive the Man City vs Arsenal match.

19 Apr 2026 - 18:49
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Man City’s Premier League title run-in

The 10-time champions will not only aim for six wins out of six, but also a goal fest as they look to improve their goal difference, should it all come down to that on the final day of the league.

Here’s what City have lined up until the final day of the league:

  • Away to Burnley on Wednesday, April 22 at 19:00 GMT
  • Away to Everton on Monday, May 4 at 19:00 GMT
  • Home to Brentford on Saturday, May 9 at 16:30 GMT
  • Away to AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, May 17 at 14:00 GMT
  • Away to Crystal Palace on Friday, May 22 (currently postponed)
  • Home to Aston Villa on Sunday, May 24 at 15:00 GMT

 

19 Apr 2026 - 18:40
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Arsenal’s Premier League title run-in

The Gunners have five games left in the league and they wouldn’t want to drop a single one of the 15 points up for grabs.

Here’s what their schedule in looks like:

  • Home to Newcastle United on Saturday, April 25 Arsenal at 16:30 GMT
  • Home to Fulham on Friday, May 1 at 16:30 GMT
  • Away at West Ham United on Sunday, 10 May at 15:30 GMT
  • Home to Burnley on Saturday, May 17 at 14:00 GMT
  • Away to Crystal Palace on Saturday, May 24 at 15:00 GMT
19 Apr 2026 - 18:32
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EDITOR'S ANALYSIS

Will Arteta’s intensity drive Arsenal to glory or another choke?

By Kevin Hand

Reporting from London, UK

Arsenal’s quadruple hunt was halved earlier this month, and now they are struggling to hold on to a lead in the Premier League.

Their end-of-season stumble has raised questions about manager Mikel Arteta, who is being questioned alongside his team.

The Spaniard struggles to hide his emotions, particularly in defeat, and Al Jazeera understands that this is an area of concern for certain members of Arsenal’s hierarchy who believe the former midfielder’s intensity at crucial moments could be holding his side back.

The slump, marked by the first time Arsenal have been beaten in successive games in this campaign, has plunged the club’s long-suffering fans into a bout of soul-searching.

The North Londoners have not won a trophy since the 2020 FA Cup, raising doubts about their ability to finally land silverware.

Read more: Is Arteta’s intensity Arsenal’s Premier and Champions League hope, or fear?

Mikel Arteta [Lee Smith/Action Images via Reuters]
19 Apr 2026 - 18:22
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Guardiola: ‘In the end, it’s the fine margins’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dissected the match with Sky Sports: “It’s a good advert for the Premier League. They don’t allow you go through your process,” he said.

“They are so aggressive and good in the duels. One of the most competitive teams I ever faced in my career in terms of duels, one-versus-one [and] long balls.

“[Declan] Rice on the second balls is fantastic. They didn’t make us build up. We had momentum; they had momentum. We had chances; they had chances. In the end, it’s the fine margins.

“[It was] two teams with really top managers. And top, top players from both sides. But now it’s every three days, it’s so demanding.

“But the reality is just one thing: they are top of the league. One [goal] ahead on goal difference.

“We have to enjoy it, celebrate it, take the good things, but don’t lose the focus. In three days, we go to Burnley.”

19 Apr 2026 - 18:15
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Arteta: ‘We were close, but not close enough

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta caught up with Sky Sports: “When you don’t [take the chances] and they have the individual quality, that’s the risk,” he said. “Because you lose the game. I don’t think there was any difference between the two teams.

“There is an element of luck, whether the ball goes in or not. The second goal, the ball gets deflected and it goes to [Erling] Haaland. There is an individual quality as well, to be cool, precise and ruthless. You have to be there.

“You can see right to the end of the game the attitude of the team. We could have been more composed in certain moments, but we certainly took the game to areas where we wanted it.

“We knew we had a big chance to win it. We were close, but not close enough. But now we have to reset.

“We lost an opportunity today, a big one. But there are still another five [matches] to go. There are still a lot of positives [to take from] today.”

19 Apr 2026 - 18:08
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Odegaard: ‘We wanted to come here and get a result’

Sky Sports spoke with Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard: “Disappointed not to win. We wanted to come here and get a result. We played a good game and pressed them well. We had some good moments.

“Especially in the second half, we looked dangerous in front of goal. It is the small margins that can decide a game. That is why we go home with nothing.

“That is football at this level. Two teams going like this head-to-head, it was always going to be tough. We did some really good things. We just need to bounce back and push till the very end.

“I thought the high press was really good. Felt like we would regain the ball and look dangerous. Of course, they have lots of quality. Apart from the two goals, we did really well.

“We did lack some composure at times, so overall a decent performance. We just have to learn from that and move on to the next game.

“It was a tight call, but I felt OK in the game. Good to be back [in the starting lineup] and hope I can keep with the team till the end.

“There is always pressure and noise. That is part of being a football player at this level. We continue to stay focused on ourselves.”

19 Apr 2026 - 18:01
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Silva: ‘Small margins made the difference’

Sky Sports spoke with Man City’s Bernardo Silva as well: “Very big [result],” he said. “It puts us in a position that, if we win the game in hand [against Burnley on Wednesday], we are on the same [number of] points. If you looked back at two weeks ago, it didn’t look very likely.

“Erling [Haaland] was fantastic today. It is not easy with centre-backs that strong. He fought like an animal.

“I thought we were very good until we made the mistake [Gianluigi Donnarumma’s blunder to gift Kai Havertz a goal in the 18th minute]. It changed the mood a bit.

“The second half was tough. It looked like were in control, but it felt like they were very dangerous at times. They had two big chances in a row.

“Small margins made the difference, but overall, a good game was played. I am really proud [of the team].

“It is a long season. A lot of small details didn’t go our way this season. Not only decisions and unlucky plays, but we missed a lot of chances. We had a lot of games we should have won. Today it went our way.

“I made the decision [to leave the club] a long time ago. It has been emotional all season. I just want to finish on a good end with trophies. I am doing my best for this club.”

19 Apr 2026 - 17:54
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Haaland: ‘Every game is a final’

Manchester City’s Haaland is named player of the match. Here is what he had to say to Sky Sports:

  • On scoring the game-winning goal: “Yeah, I was quite happy. It was a great moment for me.”
  • On his duel with Gabriel: “It is always like this. A lot of fighting in these kind of things.”
  • On the rest of the season: “Every game is a final [from here on]. We have to focus on [our] recovery [now] and prepare for Burnley [on Wednesday]. It is as important as this game. We have to stay humble and focus on the next game.”
  • On whether Gabriel’s head butt deserved a red card: “I think if I fell on the floor, I think it would be a red card. I am not sure as I haven’t seen it yet. It is what it is. I won’t fall on the floor as easy as that. Not sure why I got a yellow though.”
19 Apr 2026 - 17:50
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Photos: City’s joy

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and goal scorer Erling Haaland embrace after winning the match [Carl Recine/Getty Images]
Man City’s players celebrate after the match [Lee Smith/Action Images via Reuters]
Guardiola rejoices with City fans [Scott Heppell/Reuters]
Guardiola applauds the fans [Lee Smith/Action Images via Reuters]
Rayan Cherki of Manchester City acknowledges the fans [Michael Regan/Getty Images]

19 Apr 2026 - 17:47
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Next up on Al Jazeera Sport

We shift our focus to La Liga next week, as Real Madrid take on Alaves.

Despite Barcelona enjoying a healthy nine-point gap, Real will hope to get back into winning ways on Tuesday.

Our coverage starts at 16:30 GMT, so make sure to tune in!

19 Apr 2026 - 17:40
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A look at the standings

With this result, Arsenal continue to hold first place with 70 points after 33 matches.

City close the gap in second place with 67 points after 32 matches, but crucially have a game in hand.

If they win their next match against Burnley, and by at least two goals, they will displace Arsenal as league leaders, on account of having a better goal difference.

19 Apr 2026 - 17:37
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Photos: Arsenal’s pain

Declan Rice looks on after the full-time whistle [Michael Regan/Getty Images]
David Raya vents his frustration [Scott Heppell/Reuters]
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta embraces Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola [Scott Heppell/Reuters]
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz looks dejected [Scott Heppell/Reuters]

19 Apr 2026 - 17:33
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Updated match day 33 results

With just one match remaining, here are your updated results:

  • Brentford 0-0 Fulham
  • Leeds 2-2 Wolves
  • Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
  • Tottenham 2-2 Brighton
  • Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
  • Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley
  • Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland
  • Everton 1-2 Liverpool
  • Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal
19 Apr 2026 - 17:32
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Man City fans taunt Arsenal

Manchester City fans celebrate after the match [Scott Heppell/Reuters]
19 Apr 2026 - 17:27
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City narrow gap on title leaders Arsenal

After going into the match with a six-point deficit against Arsenal, City do the needful at home to make it a three-point title race.

They arguably deserved it, having dominated much of the match statistics. In the end, they had 12 shots to Arsenal’s eight and their possession was 59 percent.

The Etihad serenades the City players, and Arsenal know they have their work cut out as we head into the final stretch of the season.

Haaland’s 65th-minute goal proved to be the ultimate difference.

Full-time: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal 

19 Apr 2026 - 17:26
 (17:26 GMT)

Full-time: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

The referee finally calls time, and City pick up three huge points in the context of the title race!

Full-time: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal 

Manchester City players celebrate following victory [Carl Recine/Getty Images]
19 Apr 2026 - 17:25
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Havertz goes just over!

Was that the moment! Trossard delivers a sumptuous cross from the right side.

Havertz rises high in the goal area, and with no marker around him, he directs his header towards goal.

But he ends up getting it just over the bar as Donnarumma leaps high to cover. That was perilously close for the Gunners!

90+5 mins: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal 

19 Apr 2026 - 17:23
 (17:23 GMT)

Arsenal throwing the kitchen sink

The Gunners have flooded the City half as they look to sneak through a last-gasp equaliser.

But the hosts have been resolute so far in defence, though they gave a late corner to Arsenal.

The corner is sent in from the right side, but City are able to repel the danger.

90+5 mins: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal 

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