City, who had won just four points from their first three league games this season, took the lead in the 23rd minute when Sterling swept home the rebound after Bernd Leno kept out Phil Foden's initial shot.

Arsenal, who made a late change before kick-off with David Luiz replacing the injured Rob Holding, had their chances but Ederson made crucial saves to deny Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The hosts struggled to kill the game off and the Gunners handed a debut to Deadline Day signing Thomas Partey late on as they searched for an equaliser, but there was no way through for Mikel Arteta's side as City held on for a confidence-boosting win.

Pep Guardiola's team, who still have a game in hand, move up to 10th on seven points after a seventh straight Premier League win over Arsenal, while the Gunners stay fifth on nine points.

City started firmly on the front foot as Riyad Mahrez bent a shot narrowly wide with less than a minute on the clock before teeing up Sergio Aguero, who headed over moments later.

The hosts eventually took the lead in the 23rd minute and the returning Aguero was involved again. The Argentina striker latched onto Mahrez's inch-perfect pass before feeding Foden.

The England midfielder cut inside Hector Bellerin before seeing his shot was parried by Leno, but the rebound fell kindly for Sterling to side-foot home.

Arsenal tried to find an instant response as Saka created shooting space, but his effort was pushed over before Nicolas Pepe headed Willian's cross wide.

Leno then had to be at his best to stop Foden adding to City's advantage after they capitalised on a loose pass by Gabriel, but the Gunners took encouragement as they finished the half stronger.

Ederson was forced into a brilliant save to deny Saka, who saw his shot truned over the crossbar by the goalkeeper, and he had to make himself big once again to deny Aubameyang - with replays showing the Gabon forward was onside even as the flag went up.

Arsenal then wanted a penalty just before the break for a high foot from Kyle Walker just before Gabriel fired wide, but referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR were uninterested.

After the break, it was a cagier affair, but it was Arsenal who threatened first as Pepe headed straight at Ederson. Next, Saka was felled by Ruben Dias before David Luiz sent the resulting free-kick over the crossbar.

Luiz then narrowly avoided an own goal at the other end, diverting Joao Cancelo's low cross wide of the far post forced space before Pepe curled another free-kick narrowly wide.

The game was back in the balance. But three minutes later Manchester City would score again to tip it their way once more.

Jesus Navas crossed low into the area from the right-hand side and Silva steered the ball home at the near post. Arsenal were far from finished.

However, by now, the hosts were the more likely scorers. Navas drove into the sidenetting and Ferdininho forced Szczesny into an unconvincing tip over.

The Brazilian did find the net two minutes from time. Mertesacker stooped to head Arsenal back in touch in injury time but Manchester City went down the other end and grabbed a sixth.

Szczesny clipped Milner and Toure scored from the spot. A tough end to a truly tough day for Arsenal. Referee: Martin Atkinson Attendance: Copyright The Arsenal Football Club plc.

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Manchester City. Theo Walcott A bad day for Wenger's men but the table still makes for decent reading. Most observers expected changes but maybe not to the level that transpired.

An away victory would leave the home side nine points off their visitors this afternoon. In fact the first chance came to Arsenal. It was all Manchester City.

But then Arsenal scored out of nothing. Aaron Ramsey Substitution Off. Alexandre Lacazette Substitution On. Substitution 60 Mins Riyad Mahrez Substitution Off.

Kevin De Bruyne Substitution On. Goal 64 Mins Bernardo Silva Ast. Substitution 70 Mins Granit Xhaka Substitution Off.

Lucas Torreira Substitution On. Yellow Card 73 Mins Kevin De Bruyne. Substitution 79 Mins Sergio Agüero Substitution Off.

Gabriel Jesus Substitution On. Substitution 87 Mins 7. Raheem Sterling Substitution Off. KO Mins. HT Mins. FT Mins. Head-to-Head Arsenal Total Wins. Man City Total Wins.

Played 47 Draws L H v Wolves. D A v Leeds. L H v Aston Villa. W A v Man Utd. Man City W H v Fulham. W H v Burnley.

L A v Spurs. D H v Liverpool.

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