Yaya Toure claims his side were “unlucky” after another dismal result away from home.
The Blues have not won an away game since September’s win over Palace and succumbed to another defeat on the road at the Emirates.
After an encouraging opening half-hour, Theo Walcott opened the deadlock for the hosts with a fine strike that left Joe Hart with no chance.
Olivier Giroud added a second before Yaya Toure hit a superb goal that proved to be nothing more than a consolation for the Blues.
City had 63% possession in the game, yet fell to another away defeat after losses to the likes of Tottenham and Stoke.
And the Ivorian believes his side were unfortunate not to come away with something from the game.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Toure said:
In the end we were unlucky. We had a couple of chances and it is disappointing. Arsenal counter-attacked very quick, it is tough to take. We played very well, it’s not easy to control the game at Arsenal. They took their chances.
The result leaves City in third place in the Premier League. No side has ever won the league after losing five games before Christmas.
