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,

It will be an image that will achieve iconic status for Arsenal. It may even, if they win the Premier League this season or continue to confirm their ascent at Manchester City’s expense, gain a mural outside the Emirates Stadium.

Overcoming Liverpool's advantage atop the table won't be easy, but Sunday's display shows Gunners are up for the challenge

Arsenal defender Gabriel didn’t waste his chance to get his own back on Manchester City striker Erling Haaland

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