Arsenal did NOT bottle it at the Etihad - but title is now Man City's to lose

Arsenal did NOT bottle it at the Etihad - but title is now Man City's to loseMANCHESTER CITY 2-1 ARSENAL: Pep Guardiola's side are now just three points behind the Gunners with a game in hand after Erling Haaland's second-half winnerCommentsSportopinionJohn Cross Chief Football Writer19:31, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMan City have thrown the title race wide open(Image: Getty Images)In the big moments, Manchester City took their chances and Arsenal missed theirs. Erling Haaland smashed home the winner at the Etihad and, ultimately, it could be the goal which decides the whole season.‌Arsenal hit the woodwork twice and then Kai Havertz headed over a glorious chance in the 95th minute which could have snatched a point at the death.‌That is the difference between champions and nearly men. It is why City are now in pole position and will probably go on to win the seventh title of Pep Guardiola’s glorious reign. It would be his fifth in six years.‌City certainly celebrated like it at the final whistle. The Sky cameras panned round to City fans holding up fake Arsenal branded water bottles. There was a huge City banner which used a line from The Smiths’ classic: “Panic on the streets of London.”OPINIONJeremy CrossPulsating Man City vs Arsenal title showdown proves English football is back with a bangPremier League