EPL 2016/17: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal - 5 Talking Points

City players celebrate a well-deserved victory over fellow title contenders, Arsenal

A game of two halves ensued at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City completed an inspired comeback against Arsenal to a 2-1 win. Theo Walcott opened the scoring for the visitors in the first half as Wenger's men completely dominated City in the first half. Guardiola’s 'pep' talk in the interval did wonders as City looked like a completely different side in the second half of the game. 

Leroy Sane levelled for the hosts as the £37 million signing scored his first Premier League goal since joining from Schalke. City delivered an energetic performance which helped them to a positive result as Raheem Sterling scored a deserving winner as he showed his worth in a must win game for the Citizens.

Let's take a look at the five talking points from the game between Manchester City and Arsenal: 

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#1 Pep Guardiola’s team deliver results in the big games 

The Disciple masterminded a sensational victory over the Professor

A win over the Gunners puts Manchester City second on the league table, just seven points behind Chelsea. Arsenal capitulated once again in as they surrendered their lead in the second half. City's performance in the first half was abysmal but their resolute showing in the second half was exemplary. There are very few instances when Arsenal play 10 men behind the ball and resort to defensive play like they did against City. 

Three points against fellow title contenders was a prerequisite for Guardiola who has faced much criticism in the past month. Though his side doesn't look convincing to challenge the league leaders, Chelsea, a team who are looking like a champion side but one can never write off Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. City played without two of their important first team players yet completely outplayed the team that play football in its finest way.