You hope for a good start in any match, but when you're playing Manchester City you particularly need one.
Unfortunately for Arsenal and their fans, Kevin De Bruyne had other ideas at the Emirates.
The Premier League Champions quickly rebounded after Arsenal came close through Gabriel Martinelli, as Gabriel Jesus reached the Gunners' byline before cutting back to the Belgian.
De Bruyne made no mistake, connecting with the ball first time, on the volley to rake the net after just two minutes to put his side ahead.
While it was a fantastic strike, some fans were quick to point out that Sead Kolasinac ducked away from the ball and they were not too impressed.
Check out the reaction below:
Raheem Sterling has compounded the Gunners' misery with a strike of his own after three simple passes cut through Arsenal’s midfield. De Bruyne this time turned provider as he raced down the left to square the ball. England international Sterling was the able simply tuck the ball away at the far post and leave Arsenal with plenty of work to do.
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