What we learned as Raheem Sterling gunned down Arsenal
- Seb Sternik
- 21 February 2021
All huff and no puff from Gunners; Manchester City continue to rewrite the record books.
Raheem Sterling scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City held out for their 11th straight away victory, equalling the club record for the number of consecutive away wins.
The England international produced a superbly weighted header to sent City ahead in the second minute of the game.
Arsenal's single shot on target says a lot about their performance. City never looked like losing the game even though they didn't hit the heights of recent weeks and months.
The Cityzens have now won 18 straight games and are unbeaten in 25. With regards to the Premier League table, City have moved 10 points clear at the top.
Raheem Sterling's goal earned City their 18th straight win
Fantasy stars
Fernandinho enjoyed a solid performance earning him nine points. As well as playing for the full 90 minutes, the Brazilian also helped his side to a clean sheet and earned three bonus points.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Raheem Sterling also performed well, scoring eight points apiece.
Pep Guardiola breaking more records with Manchester City
From the managers
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaking to Sky Sports: "When we conceded the first goal it put us in a difficult situation. It was tough. With the formation and the players they use they are really comfortable. After that the team reacted really well, were on top of the game and created chances but we lacked the quality in those situations to score the goal."
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola talking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "It was brilliant. It was a real tough game, one of the toughest, for the way that they play, the quality and ideas that they have. It is so difficult and we did it."
Social zone
Mi nuh do weakness 💪🏾 #Number18 @ManCity pic.twitter.com/xfE75bxlwW
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) February 21, 2021
Felt great to play some more minutes and grab the win! 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/YtlcixKOdy
— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) February 21, 2021
What's next
Manchester City turn their attenton to the Champions League and an away midweek clash with Borussia Monchengladbach.
Next weekend, Guardiola's men return to Premier League action with a home game against an in-form West Ham.
Despite losing, Arsenal played some good football and will enter their midweek Europa League clash with Benfica in good spirits.
Next weekend, the Gunners face another tough test as they travel to Leicester City.
Arsenal only managed one shot on target against Manchester City
