Arsenal and Man City win Again

The Gunners overcame Fulham 2-0, thanks to two late strikes from Santi Cazorla, whilst City secured a 4-2 success against Cardiff City at the Etihad.

Cazorla was indeed the match-winner at the Emirates as, after a goalless first half, the Spaniard took control.

His first came on 57 minutes as he lashed the ball home from 12 yards after good work from Jack Wilshere and Olivier Giroud.

Just five minutes later and the three points were secured as he fired home from the edge of the box, just putting the ball out of Maarten Steklenburg's reach.

Wenger enjoying pressure at the top

If Arsenal's win was far from convincing, then free-scoring Man City had a surprisingly tough day against Cardiff - despite the scoreline suggesting otherwise.

City dominated the early stages and they went ahead after just 14 minutes after great work from David Silva saw him pull the ball back for Edin Dzeko to dispatch, although goal-line technology was called in to give the goal.

Suddenly Cardiff came to life and they levelled on the half-hour mark through Craig Noone. Aron Gunnarsson slipped a great ball inside and Noone cut in past Vincent Kompany and finished at his near post.

City restored the lead just before the interval and there was a touch of luck about Jesus Navas's goal as Steven Caulker made a good block on Edin Dzeko, but the clearance bounced into the stride of the Spaniard and he slammed it home.

City continue title chase

Both sides had chances in the second half, and Joe Hart had plenty of work to do to keep City ahead - but City's class told in the end as they eased to the three points thanks to a further two goals.

Firstly a classic counter-attack saw Yaya Toure stroke the ball home and then the returning Sergio Aguero fired home on his comeback appearance.

There was time for Fraizer Campbell to add another in injury time and it was some consolation for Cardiff who turned in a good display.