Kai Havertz quickly cancelled out Rayan Cherki’s opener but Haaland fired City to victory over the league-leading Gunners.

The Manchester City goalkeeper took issue with the Real Madrid star celebrating in front of the City fans.

Captain Valverde ripped City apart with a clinical display of finishing.

Trafford rejected Newcastle to return to his boyhood club in a £27million move from Burnley last summer – but City signed Donnarumma on deadline day.

The Italy goalkeeper is already just one caution away from a ban after collecting the fourth yellow card of his short City career against Leeds.