Arsenal make statement with long-awaited win over Man City

LONDON – Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have broken a significant barrier in their bid to win the Premier League after Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal sealed a cathartic 1-0 victory against Manchester City.

Arteta’s side had lost their previous 12 league meetings with City before Martinelli’s 86th minute strike deflected off Nathan Ake to spark wild celebrations at the Emirates Stadium.

For the first time since…