The Gunners face being usurped from the summit for the first time since September.

Kai Havertz quickly cancelled out Rayan Cherki’s opener but Haaland fired City to victory over the league-leading Gunners.

The Gunners will head to the Etihad guarding a six-point lead over Pep Guardiola’s side.

Mohamed Salah was denied from the penalty spot by James Trafford to compound the Reds’ misery.

City played most of the second leg of their last-16 tie with 10 men following Bernardo Silva’s first-half dismissal.

Manchester City were beaten 3-0 by Real Madrid on Wednesday.

The Norway striker did not travel for City’s FA Cup fifth-round victory at Newcastle on Saturday but is training hard.

After drawing three blanks the Norway international scored only his second Premier League goal since Christmas.

The Norway international is going through an unusually quiet spell in front of goal.

Pep Guardiola’s side won 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 semi-final aggregate victory.

City needed results elsewhere to go in their favour to be sure of finishing in the top eight.

Haaland scored for the first time from open play in 10 appearances against Galatasaray.

Guardiola accused Farai Hallam, who was taking charge of his first Premier League game, of attempting to make the story about himself against Wolves.

The striker has been struggling for goals lately.

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The England midfielder was substituted at half-time of City’s 2-0 derby loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Pundits Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt made quips about the defender’s size ahead of the game, which United won 2-0.

The Norwegian has only scored one goal – a penalty – in his last six matches.

Trafford started the first three Premier League games of the season but then lost his place after City swooped for Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Erling Haaland’s penalty put them on course for a return to winning ways but Kaoru Mitoma’s first goal since September brought more frustration.

The Bees’ ground down by the River Thames was one of only two Premier League venues Haaland had not previously scored at.

Erling Haaland’s first-half brace had put City on course for a second consecutive win to start this season’s Champions League campaign.

Jaidon Anthony had cancelled out an early opener off Esteve.

Erling Haaland scored twice and Tijjani Reinders and Rayan Cherki were also on the scoresheet in a 4-0 victory.

Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden and Savinho were also on target.

The Manchester City striker has been sidelined with an ankle injury since March.

Images from an open training session on Wednesday showed the Norway striker back in training with the team.

Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday he was optimistic the 24-year-old will be available in north London.

Haaland launched a ball at Gabriel’s head before telling Arteta to “stay humble” after the last match between Arsenal and Man City.

The forward signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract on Friday.

Pep Guardiola’s side are back in the Champions League places for the first time since December 1st

Erling Haaland had cancelled out Daniel Munoz’s fourth-minute opener.

The Gunners drew a blank against Atalanta in the Champions League on Thursday.

Argentina forward Alvarez left for Atletico Madrid in a deal potentially worth £81million but City boss Guardiola is happy with his squad.

The midfielder made his second debut for the club against Ipswich after rejoining from Barcelona.

The Norway striker has enjoyed a break this summer.

“I don’t really care that much about that man, so that’s all right,” Haaland said.

Rodri was also on target for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Haaland has been sidelined with a foot injury since City’s 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on December 6.

Goals from Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva secured a 3-1 win at Everton.

The Manchester City manager was speaking in light of FIFA’s decision to expand the Club World Cup to a 32-team tournament from 2025.

Man City players were left incensed after referee Simon Hooper failed to play advantage late on against Spurs.

City’s players reacted furiously when they were denied the chance to play advantage in the closing moments of a thrilling 3-3 draw.