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Jack Grealish hails 'MASSIVE' Man City victory as the champions topple Arsenal to go top of the Premier League, while Mikel Arteta accuses the Gunners of throwing the game away

Manchester City landed a weighty blow to Arsenal’s title aspirations in what could prove a pivotal night at the Emirates Stadium.

The defending Premier League champions rode a storm to leave London with three points through goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland.

The result sparked wild scenes at full time, with City leapfrogging Arsenal at the top of the table on goal difference. The Gunners still have a game in hand.

‘It was massive,’ Grealish said. ‘For me it was a great night, that's what I have wanted to do.