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Manchester City scored two goals in each half to defeat Arsenal 4-1 in their English Premier League (EPL) top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

A rampant Man City went gung-ho and got their reward against a faltering Arsenal side who have now failed to win in their last four league matches.

Kevin de Bruyne (brace), John Stones, and Erling Haaland were all on the scoresheet in an encounter Man City showed their superiority.

De Bruyne collected a Haaland pass before slotting home for 1-0 in the 7th minute, but the home side had to wait till first-half added time to double their lead, with Stones’ header requiring a VAR check.

De Bruyne completed his brace on 54 minutes before Haaland capped a brilliant night’s display with a stoppage-time goal.

The win is Man City’s seventh on the bounce in the league.

Pep Guardiola’s side is on 73 points from 31 matches but with two games in hand against a psychologically-drained Arsenal who remain top with 75 points from 33 games.

Elsewhere, Chelsea continued their losing streak since Frank Lampard took charge of the high-spenders. They were defeated 2-0 by Brentford at the Bridge. It is Chelsea’s third consecutive loss in the league, and the fifth loss in five matches Lampard has been coach.

RESULTS

• Chelsea 0-2 Brentford
• West Ham United 1-2 Liverpool
• Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal
• Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brighton