Man City 6-3 Arsenal: Premier League Player Ratings
A packed Etihad crowd was treated to nine goals as Manchester City hit Arsenal for six. Sergio Aguero, restored to the City line-up by Manuel Pellegrini, got the ball running before later being subbed as a precaution.
Theo Walcott then netted a deflected equalizer, but the other City striker Alvaro Negredo restored the hosts to a half time lead. Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho bagged a brace after the break with David Silva's close range finish sandwiched between them.
Gunners winger Walcott also pulled on back as the scoreline changed as follows: 3-1, 3-2, 4-2, 5-2. Arsene Wenger's Premier League leaders saw their advantage over City cut to three points despite a stoppage time consolation from Per Mertesacker.
Yaya Toure rounded the scoring off by converting a penalty at the death. Arsenal were not without casualties either. Defender Laurent Koscielny was stretchered off in the first half of this all-action encounter.
Results later on Saturday have further reduced the Gunners' lead at the top to just two points. A tough week for both Arsenal and City thus ends on different notes.
Who caught the eye of the WhatCulture sports team in this memorable match? Click next to read our player ratings for both teams starting with City.