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.

Arsenal moved nine points clear of Manchester City with a glorious and dominant win over their recent rivals. After the draw earlier in the season, this win felt amazing and didn’t the players know it?

Gabriel Magalhães appeared to celebrate Martin Ødegaard's opening goal by screaming in front of Erling Haaland's face Arsenal vs Manchester City.