Associated Press<a href='https://ads.independent.com.mt/www/delivery/ck.php?n=afef72b0&cb=31' target='_blank'><img data-src='https://ads.independent.com.mt/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=22&cb=31&n=afef72b0' border='0' alt='' /></a>A goal by Erling Haaland was perhaps to be expected. With an ultra-defensive performance so unlike a team coached by Pep Guardiola, City came close to holding out against Arsenal for the most unusual of wins in a Premier League match between two title contenders on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT"We've obviously gained the respect of the opposition," Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said, "... we probably haven't dominated a game against Man City as we did today." The 32.8% average possession by City is the lowest by a Guardiola team in a top-flight match, according to statistic supplier Opta. Drought overAston Villa ended its goal drought but still couldn't beat 10-man Sunderland in a 1-1 draw.