Manchester City were accomplished in victory, virtually shutting Arsenal out in the second half. Before the break Pep Guardiola’s side were almost as dominant, though a defensive fragility was again evident that will continue to offer opponents hope.
That, however, is for the future. This contest ended with the FA Cup semi-final defeat avenged by stretching to 18-2 their aggregate over their visitors in the last seven league meetings, and with Liverpool earlier drawing at Everton, it was a good day for City.
