It’s real horror show for Gunners as Kev dazzles
City were magnificent as Kevin de Bruyne delivered a masterclass but Arsenal made it easy.
The Belgian’s first goal was a masterpiece of technique, a flashing side-footed finish into the top corner.
He then set up Raheem Sterling in 15 minutes for the second after a left-flank run gave the England ace a tap-in.
And he wrapped up a stunning first-half display with City’s third, a precise drive in to the bottom corner.
Bernd Leno made a string of brilliant saves to keep the score down but there were too many Arsenal players disrespecting the shirt with performances lacking pride or passion.
The Gunners also looked a shambles – summed up by the third goal when they were down to 10 men as Bukayo Saka wasn’t ready to replace injured Sead Kolasinac.
Forget top four, Arsenal could soon find themselves in a relegation fight.
The defence was a shambles, captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks straight out of the Jeremy Corbyn school of leadership and Mesut Ozil threw a strop when substituted.
The Germany star knew he would be in the spotlight after bravely standing up for the Muslim Uighur community on social media then let himself down on the pitch by doing nothing, trudging off slowly to the frustration of the fans and then kicking away a glove in anger. Pathetic.
Sat high up in the directors’ box, Josh Kroenke – with Sir Chips Keswick next to him which may dispel rumours about the Arsenal chairman’s position on the board –will know they cannot wait.
One man being tipped to take over as boss is City assistant and former player Mikel Arteta.
Etihad gaffer Pep Guardiola said: “He’s part of the huge success we’ve had. What will happen will happen.”