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Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Champions City Down Gunners

Strikes from Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva helped Manchester City to start the defence of their Premier League title with a victory at Arsenal.

The Citizens assumed control early with Sterling having the freedom to strike past Cech. Despite a more combative second half from the hosts, it wasn't enough to prevent an opening day defeat for Unai Emery.

Check out our breakdown of the game below.

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Key Talking Point

So much of the discussion surrounding Emery's appointment was the addition of a firmer spine to the Gunners which had been severely lacking under Wenger.