Aside from needle surrounding Haaland, Gabriel and Arteta, this was the first time Arsenal have scored five against City since February 2003, and a fourth league game unbeaten for them against Guardiola’s side, after a run of 12 consecutive head-to-head defeats in the top flight.

Erling Haaland has experienced an uncomfortable return match against Arsenal in the Premier League as two opponents teased him after goals and the crowd at Emirates Stadium reminded the striker of his provocative past comments.

They say revenge is a dish served cold, and for Arsenal and Myles Lewis-Skelly, that meant on a cold Sunday in February. The Gunners thrashed City 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday to deliver a statement to last season's Premier League champions and provide the perfect response to an angry,