It was billed as certainly the biggest game of this weekend, as reigning Premier League champions Manchester City welcomed Arsenal to the Etihad.
Fans were eagerly looking forward to seeing the battle of the South American stars Alexis Sanchez and Sergio Aguero, as well as how the Gunners would fare against one of the contenders for the league title this season.
While neither Aguero nor Sanchez found the back of the net, it did not matter, as Santi Cazorla converted a first-half penalty and Olivier Giroud sealed all three points in the second half with a well-placed header that left Arsenal fans in raptures and City fans shocked.
So given the popularity of this mouth-watering clash, fans as usual took to social media to express their opinions following the result. The topics, not surprisingly were the two teams but also how another team might be feeling after this match...
Check out some the reactions to the game, Cazorla's great performance...and that celebration from Giroud below:
Exactly how they practiced in training. @MenInBlazers pic.twitter.com/1xs71D5dbT
— Kev (@KevHegarty) January 18, 2015
If Wenger plays Ozil ahead of Santi. He must explain with 7 powerpoints alongside G8 leaders for me to consider understanding that decision.
— Wenger Punches Mou (@wengerisarsenal) January 18, 2015
Cazorla's run there summed up his afternoon. 40-yards, swerved, dribbled, tackled, hustled and finally fell over. A man inspired today.
— Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) January 18, 2015
Arsenal actually have a dominant goalkeeper - David Ospina hasn't put a foot wrong. Szczesny might as well buy a 20-pack on the way home.
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) January 18, 2015
Now, that's how you play against the big boyz!! Great performance #MCFCvsAFC
— Phemelo B Tshane (@PBTPharmD) January 18, 2015
And some criticism from frustrated Manchester City fans (with some snark from neutrals):
Jesus Navas subbed. He'll probably struggle to cross the road on his way home tonight #MCFCvAFC
— bwin (@bwin) January 18, 2015
A 'rare' Vincent Kompany mistake added to the ever increasing collection.
— Peter Hall (@PeteHall86) January 18, 2015
Vincent Kompany after conceding that penalty https://t.co/ZvlakpyqbG
— Troll Football (@Troll__Football) January 18, 2015
Finally, here is how Chelsea fans might be feeling after this result:
Arsenal 2-0 Man City https://t.co/UDfxcH3w3P
— Troll Football (@Troll__Football) January 18, 2015 
