Sterling heads chief Man City to 1-0 victory at Arsenal
Raheem Sterling’s purpose after 80 seconds proved sufficient for Manchester City to clinch a 1-0 victory towards 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 towards an Arsenal aspect that provided little attacking menace.
It was Riyad Mahrez who supplied the cross for Sterling to move in his twelfth purpose of the season.
City has turned the season round — helped by defending champion Liverpool imploding — to determine a 10-point lead over Leicester.