The two matches of the 22nd round of the English Premier League were played on Sunday.
At the "Etihad" stadium, the "Manchester City" team, supported by their fans, met with the London "Arsenal" footballers. Arsene Wenger's players surprised the English champions with a 0-2 score.
In the first half, the visitors from London started the game more successfully, actively pressing their opponents. It didn't take long for the first serious opportunity, and in the 24th minute, Santi Cazorla scored a questionable penalty from 11 meters.
After the goal, the "Gunners" tried to impose their game, but the "Citizens" started to attack more and control the ball more.
In the second half, Manuel Pellegrini's players still tried to score an equalizing goal, but in the 67th minute, they were punished again. After S. Cazorla's raised penalty kick, Olivier Giroud secured the victory with a header.
This defeat for "Man City" was particularly important for the London "Chelsea" club, which gained a 5-point advantage over their closest opponents. Meanwhile, "Arsenal," who earned three points, remains in fifth position.
In other matches, London's "West Ham" defeated "Hull City" 3-0 at home.
Results:
"Manchester City" 0 - 2 "Arsenal"
24' [0 - 1] S. Cazorla (11m penalty)
67' [0 - 2] O. Giroud
"West Ham" 3 - 0 "Hull City"
49' [1 - 0] A. Carroll
69' [2 - 0] M. Amalfitano
72' [3 - 0] S. Downing
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