Biodun Bakare
Manchster City defeated Arsenal 1-0 in their Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday with Raheem Sterling netting a critical goal for Guardiola’s side.
Sterling find the back of the net in the 23rd minute after Bernd Leno deny Phil Foden’s initial shot.
Arsenal chances was deny Ederson crucial saves from Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Gunners handed a debut to Deadline Day signing Thomas Partey late on as they searched for an equaliser, but there was no way through for Mikel Arteta’s side as City held on for a confidence-boosting win.
Pep Guardiola’s side, who still have a game in hand, move up to 10th on seven points after a seventh straight Premier League win over Arsenal, while the Gunners stay fifth on nine points.