The Gunners fought back for a thrilling 4-2 victory at Aston Villa to move two points clear of City, just three days after surrendering first place with a 3-1 defeat against the champions.
Bernardo Silva Put Pep Guardiola’s men ahead four minutes before half-time, taking Jack Grealish’s pass in his stride and drilling a clinical finish past Keylor Navas from 20 yards.
But the tension mounted as City searched for a second goal and Guardiola was booked for manhandling the fourth official after Erling Haaland’s penalty appeal was rejected following Joe Worrall’s challenge.
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