Stephen Dunmoye
Manchester City Football Club has mounted pressure on the Gunners who is at the top of the English Premier League table as they leverage the points between them after defeating Aston Villa 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Rodri netted the first goal for the home side in the 4th minute, and Gundogan doubled their money in the 39th minute.
Mahrez then scored from a spot kick to make it three for City just before half-time.
Ollie Watkins scored the away’s side consolation goal in the 61st minute to end the scoring in a match the Blues dominated and desperately needed for their title ambitions.
The win against Villa is the 13th consecutive win for the Cityzen’s at home. The victory also ended Unai Emery’s side winning streak away from Villa Park.
Guardiola’s men’s next game will be the fixture of the season when they host the Gunners on Wednesday.
