Nigeria, April 20 -- Manchester City took a big step in the Premier League title race with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

At the bottom end of the table, Nigeria's Ola Aina helped Nottingham Forest ease their relegation fears with an important victory over Burnley.

City's win cuts Arsenal's lead at the top to just three points, with Pep Guardiola's side still having a game in hand. It could prove a turning point in the race for the title.

The home side started well and went ahead in the 16th minute through Rayan Cherki. Arsenal responded almost immediately, with Kai Havertz scoring the equaliser just two minutes later to keep the contest open.

However, Erling Haaland showed his quality again in the...