There will be two minutes added on at the end of this match.
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Arsenal will have to pick themselves up here for an important week ahead. They'll travel to Brighton on Sunday for a must-win game in the Premier League, before making the trip south to Milan on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. These next seven days could prove decisive for Wenger.
87'
Gabriel Jesus enters the game and replaces David Silva.
City's final change sees Gabriel Jesus replace David Silva.
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STAT: Aguero had previously scored in each of his last five appearances against Arsenal in all competitions – he’s never scored in six games in a row against a single opponent for Man City.
82'
Y. Touré enters the game and replaces S. Agüero.
A second change for City sees Yaya Toure come on to replace Aguero. There will be no 200th goal celebrations for the Argentine tonight.
80'
We've got into the tedious stages of this match, with possession largely being contained in midfield. Both teams have accepted the result at face value and are keen to get out of here and move on to the next task at hand.
78'
Almost a huge moment for Aguero! A chance out of nothing for City as he's played in by a long throughball, and lashes a strike towards the far corner, but Cech makes the save! That would have been goal number 200 with the club for the Argentine striker...
76'
Not a whole lot of note to discuss here, with the match out of reach. City are looking to milk the final 15 minutes off the clock, and while Arsenal do still have a desire to grab a consolation goal, chances are starting to prove hard to come by.
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STAT: Arsenal have recorded just two victories in their last 16 Premier League matches against fellow ‘big six’ teams (D6 L8). They beat Spurs in November 2017 and Man Utd in May 2017.
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O. Zinchenko enters the game and replaces K. Walker.
The first change of the night is made by City as Oleksandr Zinchenko replaces Kyle Walker.
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City are going to look to shut things down here, surely. They've been more patent in possession, in no rush to push forward. With just over 20 minutes to play, it would make sense for them to slow things down and shift their focus to Sunday's clash with Chelsea at the Etihad.
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The tempo has been surprisingly high considering the scoreline. City work their way forward, but a strong challenge breaks up the attack, before Arsenal break the other way. A ball over the top sends Aubameyang through down the right, but the striker is unable to get his cross through with Welbeck lurking in the centre.
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STAT: Manchester City have saved 11 of the last 19 penalties they have faced in all competitions (excludes penalty shootouts).
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Changes likely to be forthcoming for both sides. Pep Guardiola may want to rest a couple of his guys for the final 25 minutes amidst a busy batch of fixtures, while Arsene Wenger could try and go for broke and add some artillery on the front lines.
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Arsenal continue to apply the pressure here, but this has to be getting frustrating for them. They've orchestrated chances with relative frequency, but have simply been unable to take them. Their Champions League hopes are dwindling.
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NOT FAR AWAY! A lovely little dink over the top tees up Aubameyang, who tries to guide a volley in at the near post, but can't hit the target! That was a good chance for Arsenal, another one wasted.
57'
Everything has gone perfectly according to plan for City, this in Pep Guardiola's 100th match in charge of the club. It's hard to envision a better way to cap the momentous occasion for the Spaniard.
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STAT: Manchester City have won only one of their 20 Premier League away games against Arsenal (D7 L12) – winning 2-0 under Roberto Mancini in January 2013.
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Penalty saved by Ederson!
Ederson, so as not to be overshadowed by this vaunted City attack, has his say on the match with a sharp effort to keep out Aubameyang's penalty!
STILL NO DICE FOR ARSENAL! Another wasted opportunity as Aubameyang sees his penalty saved! The Gunners just can't catch a break.
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PENALTY TO ARSENAL! Mkhitaryan is clipped down from behind by Otamendi and Andre Marriner points straight to the spot! Otamendi was already on a yellow, so he's a bit lucky not to be sent off there.
50'
Ozil shows great energy to press high up and try to win the ball back off Bernardo Silva. He winds up fouling the winger and then, after the pair lose their balance, Ozil winds up taking an inadvertent boot to the face. If that doesn't sum up the match for Arsenal, I don't know what does.
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It's been a slower start to the second half, City understandably relaxed on the ball, showing little intensity to get forward. Arsenal have enjoyed their fair share of possession, but they're coming up against a wall of defenders.
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City get the second half underway!
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HALF-TIME: ARSENAL 0-3 MANCHESTER CITY.
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STRAIGHT AT EDERSON! City only partially clear the danger following an Arsenal corner, and Xhaka latches onto the ball and thrusts a well-struck effort at goal from close to 30 yards, but it's straight into the arms of the keeper.
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There will be two minutes added on at the end of this first half.
43'
That last wasted opportunity is the perfect example of the difference in the clinical nature - and confidence - between these two sides. That's been the difference tonight, and it's the reason Arsenal find themselves down 3-0 against Manchester City for the second time in five days.
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It's just not their night! A stunning turn from Ozil kick-starts a threatening move for the Gunners, who have the City defence outnumbered. They can't get the passing right in the penalty area, however, as the end result is a blocked shot. That simply has to be better.
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NEARLY FOUR! Another terrific break from City as they carve Arsenal apart - the Gunners have been at sixes and sevens in defence tonight. Aguero gets on the end of low cross, but Cech this time is able to make the save from point-blank range - his first of the night.
37'
In fairness, this has not been a 3-0 game. Possession has been close to evenly split, and they both have managed the same amount of shots on target. The difference has been the clinical nature of this City side, capitalising on every opportunity with ruthless efficiency.
35'
STAT: The Gunners have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 10 Premier League matches, including tonight, for the first time since February 2002.
33'
L. Sané has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by K. Walker.
Wonderfully unselfish from Kyle Walker, who provides the assist.
STUNNING! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! City break with remarkable intent, Aguero surging forward to lead the charge. He picks out De Bruyne, who rolls in Walker, who then squares for Sane - and the German makes no mistake.
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S. Kolašinac gets yellow.
Kolasinac picks up the second booking of the night, the first for an Arsenal player.
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That's the sign of a championship side. The Gunners have pressed and pressed, carving out some solid chances, but have nothing to show for it. City have spent far less time in attack, but lead by two as they've made the absolute most of their opportunities.
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David Silva has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by S. Agüero.
THAT'S TWO! And that's what makes City likely champions. They're unbelievably clinical in attack. Sane goes on another terrific run before picking out Aguero in the centre, who then rolls through David Silva, and the Spaniard produces a terrific finish into the near top corner!
Aguero, who is on 199 City goals, provides the assist.
25'
The mental resolve of this Arsenal team is set to be tested here. They have responded well to falling behind, and are full of energy in their search for an equaliser. They have to keep this belief, though, and not let frustration keep in as long as this scoreline remains.
23'
Good chance for the Gunners! Ramsey is picked out in the centre of the penalty area and launches a well-struck volley at goal, but it's a bit too central as Ederson is able to get his hands to it to keep it out.
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STAT: Manchester City’s points total of 72 from 27 games is the most ever set by an English top-flight side at this stage of the season (3 pts for a win). If they win this game, it’ll match Arsenal’s Premier League tally from last season (75 points from 38 games).
19'
N. Otamendi gets yellow.
Arsenal win the ball deep and break quickly, with Otamendi putting in a cynical challenge to block the path of Welbeck. Arsenal petition for a sending off, but that would have been harsh. It's a yellow for the centre-half.
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More misery for Arsene Wenger, who seems to be on his last legs as Arsenal manager. He couldn't have asked for his side to start with much more confidence and intensity than they did, and despite that his side still trail. It's really a testament to the quality in this City team.
15'
Bernardo Silva has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by L. Sané.
Sane provides the assist.
STUNNING STRIKE, AND CITY LEAD! Well Arsenal have had all the chances up to this point, yet they trail at the Emirates! Sane goes on a probing run and picks out Bernardo Silva, who cuts inside onto his left and punishes Arsenal with a terrific finish into the top corner!
13'
City have responded here with some concentrated possession, looking much better on the ball. They've definitely settled in here and are starting to ask some questions of the Arsenal defence.
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STAT: Manchester City could become the first side to beat Arsenal three times in the same season since Chelsea in 2005-06 – those three defeats also all occurred at different grounds.
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MASSIVE CHANCE! Lovely bit of interplay in attack as Mkhitaryan slides through Ramsey. The midfielder attempts to pull it back, his effort smacking off Kompany and surprising Ederson, who manages to keep it out!
7'
Ederson's sharpness is tested early on, the goalkeeper having to be quick off his line to collect an inviting throughball intended for Aubameyang. The hosts have certainly been the brighter side thus far, but can they keep it up is the question.
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City have settled things down a bit, adopting a more patient approach in possession. They're more than capable, but it looks like they don't want to get into an end-to-end affair at the moment, with Chelsea waiting for them at the weekend.
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It's been a lively start to proceedings, with Arsenal keen to push the pace and get forward, much more so than they were on Sunday at Wembley. The atmosphere hasn't quite matched the magnitude of the occasion, however, as there's an awful lot of empty seats scattered throughout the Emirates.
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AND THEY'RE OFF! Arsenal in red and white as they get the match underway, attacking left to right, with Manchester City sporting their dark away strip.
Hello and welcome to the Emirates Stadium for live coverage of a rare Thursday night Premier League clash, as Arsenal welcome leaders Manchester City to north London!
That shifts the pressure onto Arsene Wenger to find a way to turn things around tonight and avoid another humiliating defeat at the hands of the Premier League’s runaway leaders.
These sides will meet for the second time in five days, with Manchester City cruising to a 3-0 victory in Sunday’s EFL Cup final. It was men against boys at Wembley, with Arsenal often looking lifeless and out of answers.
Speaking of Manchester City, Sunday’s EFL Cup triumph will have only intensified their appetite for silverware, and they can take a big step towards the Premier League title tonight with a win that would take them 16 points clear at the summit.
While City can spare the points, relatively speaking, Arsenal can most certainly not. The Gunners are 10 points off the top four right now, and they absolutely need something out of this game in hand to give them even a realistic shot at a Champions League return.
Arsene Wenger makes four changes from the EFL Cup final defeat to City. Petr Cech is restored in goal with David Ospina dropping to the bench, Sead Kolasinac replaces the injured Nacho Monreal, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Danny Welbeck come in at the expense of Calum Chambers and Jack Wilshere as the Gunners revert from a back three to a standard back four.
Pep Guardiola makes two changes from the EFL Cup final success. Ederson returns in goal, while Bernardo Silva replaces the injured Fernandinho, with Ilkay Gundogan slotting into the Brazilian's spot in midfield.
That first half was a microcosm of the season for both Manchester City and Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side were ruthlessly efficient and refreshingly confident as they hammer three goals past Petr Cech to put them on course for another three points. Arsenal were sharp, but they lacked the clinical nature they needed in front of goal and have been punished dearly. It's shaping up to be another long night for Arsene Wenger.
A typically ruthless display from Premier League leaders Manchester City as they beat Arsenal 3-0 for the second time in five days, this in Pep Guardiola's 100th match as manager. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring, with David Silva and Leroy Sane also getting in on the act, as the Citizens move 16 points clear at the summit, while Arsenal's Champions League hopes are left hanging by a thread.
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