Arsenal warned following Man City's victory

Ex-player Shaun Wright-Phillips cautioned Arsenal following Manchester City's dominant 3-0 triumph against West Ham at Etihad.

Facing a club currently in the relegation zone, Pep Guardiola's Man City took the lead within just 5 minutes of play, as Erling Haaland scored past goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. Afterwards, Haaland assisted Tijjani Reijnders to double Man City's advantage.

In the second half, Haaland netted his 19th Premier League goal of the season, securing all three points for Man City against West Ham. The 3-0 victory temporarily put Man City at the top of the Premier League table for a few hours before Arsenal reclaimed first place by defeating Everton 1-0. The gap between the two clubs is now just 2 points, and the league lead could change at any moment.

Former Man City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips commented on his old club’s win as follows:“This sends a clear message to Arsenal that they are close behind and ready to overtake if their rivals slip up. Today, West Ham played very passively, while Man City created numerous chances and played at a high tempo. The scoreline accurately reflects what happened on the pitch, and Man City could have won by an even bigger margin.”

Another former Man City player, Nedum Onuoha, told the BBC: “I think it would feel fantastic for Man City to top the table, but overall, this will be an exciting race between the two best clubs currently. Arsenal had a tough away match at Everton.

For a team expected to win the league, they managed an away victory. That’s not good news for Man City, and while Arsenal wasn’t outstanding against Everton, they once again demonstrated their resilience and quality.”

Meanwhile, Alan Shearer praised Man City's striker Haaland. The English legend’s opinion is as follows: “Erling Haaland is on a different level compared to the rest of the league. However, I must say West Ham’s defense was very poor. If you give Foden and Haaland enough time and space, they will have an exceptional game.”