Manchester City continues winning streak as they Triumph over Arsenal

Manchester City opened a yawning eight-point gap at the top of the Premier League, as it continued its irresistible form with a 3-1 home victory over Arsenal before closest pursuers Manchester United lost 1-0 at Chelsea.


City is now runaway leader on 31 points, with United and Spurs, who beat Crystal Palace 1-0, trailing on 23 points, while Chelsea is fourth with 22, followed by Liverpool and Arsenal on 19.

Pep Guardiola's troops took their goals tally in all competitions so far this season to 52 as Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and substitute Gabriel Jesus ensured a ninth successive league win.

City was not at its electrifying best against Arsenal but still had too much for Arsene Wenger's side. De Bruyne fired home after 19 minutes and Aguero made it 2-0 five minutes after the break with a penalty awarded when Raheem Sterling tumbled under a soft challenge by Nacho Monreal.

There was also a suspicion of offside about City's third goal, which killed off Arsenal's hopes of salvaging something. You can accept it if City win in a normal way, but this is unacceptable, Wenger said.

Guardiola's side go into the international break in a dominant position in the league having already beaten Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal. Last season against the title contenders, we were able to win just twice, Guardiola added.