City Scratches 18 Consecutive Victories In League After Defeating Arsenal

Manchester City (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Manchester City carved out their 18th consecutive victory in the Premier League through a narrow 1-0 victory at Arsenal's headquarters on Monday morning Western Indonesia Time.

The Citizens now top the Premier League standings with a collection of 59 points, ten points ahead of second-placed teams Manchester United and Leicester City (3). Meanwhile, Arsenal is stuck in the tenth position with 34 points.

The visitors haven't dropped a point since 15 December, and look confident ahead of this match. According to Antara, they broke the deadlock in the second minute, when Raheem Sterling was able to beat Rob Holding's jump to greet Riyad Mahrez's cross.

City registered four shots compared to zero shots from Arsenal in the first 15 minutes of the game, and it looked like the Gunners were on the verge of conceding goals as Pep Guardiola's men kicked off every chance they had.

But Arsenal was able to withstand the onslaught and had time to steal opportunities when Kieran Tierney fired a long-range shot that goalkeeper Ederson could still anticipate. They also threatened to take advantage of Bukayo Saka's speed.

Another record equalled! 🤩 🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 21, 2021

City held up more after the break, although they had their chances when Kevin de Bruyne fired a shot wide. Another chance came from Ilkay Gundogan whose shot was blocked by goalkeeper Bernd Leno, before Joao Cancelo fired his shot over.

Excellent at the Emirates again! 🔥 🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 21, 2021

In the next round of Premier League matches, City will host West Ham United on Saturday, February 27, while Arsenal will visit Leicester's headquarters.