Manchester City defeated Arsenal 3-0 behind goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne, and Phil Foden as the English top-flight season restarted on Wednesday following its suspension in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Much like Wednesday's earlier match between Sheffield United and Aston Villa, the players at the Etihad took a knee at the opening whistle in support for the worldwide protests against racism, following a moment's silence before kick-off in memory of those who have died in the pandemic.
Sterling capitalised on a mistake by Arsenal defender David Luiz to smash the ball past goalkeeper Bernd Leno in the closing minutes of the first half to get City on the board.