Manchester City got back to winning ways in the Premier League after Raheem Sterling's first-half goal handed them a victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

City, who had won just four points from their first three league games this season, took the lead in the 23rd minute when Sterling swept home the rebound after Bernd Leno kept out Phil Foden's initial shot.

Arsenal, who made a late change before kick-off with David Luiz replacing the injured Rob Holding, had their chances but Ederson made crucial saves to deny Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The hosts struggled to kill the game off and the Gunners handed a debut to Deadline Day signing Thomas Partey late on as they searched for an equaliser, but there was no way through for Mikel Arteta's side as City held on for a confidence-boosting win.

Pep Guardiola's team, who still have a game in hand, move up to 10th on seven points after a seventh straight Premier League win over Arsenal, while the Gunners stay fifth on nine points.

City started firmly on the front foot as Riyad Mahrez bent a shot narrowly wide with less than a minute on the clock before teeing up Sergio Aguero, who headed over moments later.

The hosts eventually took the lead in the 23rd minute and the returning Aguero was involved again. The Argentina striker latched onto Mahrez's inch-perfect pass before feeding Foden.

The England midfielder cut inside Hector Bellerin before seeing his shot was parried by Leno, but the rebound fell kindly for Sterling to side-foot home.

Arsenal tried to find an instant response as Saka created shooting space, but his effort was pushed over before Nicolas Pepe headed Willian's cross wide.

Leno then had to be at his best to stop Foden adding to City's advantage after they capitalised on a loose pass by Gabriel, but the Gunners took encouragement as they finished the half stronger.

Ederson was forced into a brilliant save to deny Saka, who saw his shot truned over the crossbar by the goalkeeper, and he had to make himself big once again to deny Aubameyang - with replays showing the Gabon forward was onside even as the flag went up.

Arsenal then wanted a penalty just before the break for a high foot from Kyle Walker just before Gabriel fired wide, but referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR were uninterested.

After the break, it was a cagier affair, but it was Arsenal who threatened first as Pepe headed straight at Ederson. Next, Saka was felled by Ruben Dias before David Luiz sent the resulting free-kick over the crossbar.

KO Mins. HT Mins. FT Mins. Arsenal Total Wins. Played 47 Draws W H v Burnley. L A v Spurs. D H v Liverpool. W A v Sheffield Utd.

Arsenal L A v Spurs. L H v Wolves. D A v Leeds. L H v Aston Villa. W A v Man Utd. Vote at Full-time. Kyle Walker.

Bernardo Silva. Riyad Mahrez. Phil Foden 89'. Sergio Agüero 65'. Zack Steffen. John Stones. Ilkay Gündogan 65'.

Fernandinho 89'. Fernandinho is coming on now in place of Foden. City looking to see this one out with just minutes remaining.

The game plays on but it comes to nothing. Not the greatest effort and it is indeed his last action of the game as Nketiah comes on in his place.

Superb play by Joao Cancelo as he squirms away from Tierney before firing a cross along the side yard box.

Sterling will now play through the middle in attack, seemingly to push Foden forward on the left side. Gundogan is about to come on as a substitute and Arsenal should perhaps consider making one too if they are to overturn the deficit.

Mahrez still a danger for Arsenal as he cuts in again on that left foot and shoots for the far corner. Tierney then lobs one over Ederson but just misses the crossbar as it nestles on the roof of the net.

Arsenal could be forced into a change immediately after half-time here as Pepe is down with an injury. Arsenal have Bernd Leno to thank for keeping them within a goal but Ederson has also had some work at the other end to keep him busy.

Nice ball from Xhaka inside the channel puts Saka in behind again but his cross into the box is blocked. Willian floats a corner in. Gabriel goes with his head but Walker goes with his foot.

Mahrez again the danger as he creates an opening past Tierney and fires low at goal from the corner of the six-yard box. Video Loading Video Unavailable.

Click to play Tap to play. The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now. Man City Arsenal Sterling, 23 But it was still an entertaining encounter at the Etihad Stadium, nonetheless.

Partey sends a free-kick from deep into the box, headed away by Walker. City really trying to grind this one out.

It's Partey time! Xhaka makes way. Can the new boy make a difference? Pepe curls one round the walllll With Willian off, Pepe, Aubameyang and Lacazette are lining it up Close, but he gets away with it.

And Willian is now being replaced by Lacazette.

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