Raheem Sterling’s aim after 80 seconds proved sufficient for Manchester City to clinch a 1-0 victory in opposition to Arsenal that prolonged the stroll to the Premier League title on Sunday.
The ease of City’s 18th successive win in all competitions was not mirrored within the scoreline in opposition to an Arsenal aspect that supplied little attacking risk.
It was Riyad Mahrez who offered the cross for Sterling to head in his 12th aim of the season.
City has turned the season round — helped by defending champion Liverpool imploding — to set up a 10-point lead over Leicester.
