It’s been a rough ride for Manchester City this season, and things just got worse. Arsenal handed them a crushing 5-1 defeat on Sunday, leaving fans and critics wondering what’s going wrong with Pep Guardiola’s squad.

The match started badly for City when Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard scored within the first two minutes. City tried to bounce back, but Arsenal’s defense held strong. Even Erling Haaland’s equalizer in the second half couldn’t save them. Just 38 seconds later, Arsenal regained the lead, and from there, it was all downhill for the visitors.

Arsenal’s young stars stole the show. Myles Lewis-Skelly, only 18, scored his first-ever goal for the team, and 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri sealed the deal with the final goal in stoppage time. The crowd went wild, and Arsenal’s captain, Martin Ødegaard, couldn’t stop praising the electric atmosphere.

For Manchester City, this loss marks their fourth time conceding four or more goals this season—a record under Guardiola’s leadership. The team’s struggles are glaring, and with tough matches ahead, including a Champions League clash against Real Madrid, the pressure is mounting.

Arsenal, on the other hand, is riding high. The win keeps them in the Premier League title race, just six points behind Liverpool. Next up, they’ll face Newcastle in the EFL Cup semifinals, hoping to turn around a 2-0 deficit.

It’s safe to say Arsenal’s performance has sent a strong message: they’re not backing down this season. Meanwhile, Manchester City has some serious soul-searching to do if they want to salvage what’s left of this campaign.