Match preview
The Premier League is back in action this week with a pivotal midweek match at the Emirate Stadium between Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and an excellent Arsenal squad.
In the Premier League rankings, Manchester City is now in second position despite not playing well this year. The Cityzens defeated Aston Villa with ease in their previous game by a score of 3-1, and they will want to repeat that feat this week.
On the other side, Arsenal, who are now leading the league table, have excelled throughout their campaign. The Gunners must step it up in this match after being held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford over the weekend.
To win this game, Manchester City must perform at its exciting best. They have improved in recent weeks. In order to make the difference in this match, players like Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, who can be deadly on their best days, will need to step up.
Arsenal has been struggling lately, and this week they’ll likely play their biggest game of the year. This week’s game could end in a draw because both clubs currently have problems to fix.
Arsenal vs Manchester City H2H
1-0 | ||
0-0 | ||
1-2 | ||
5-0 | ||
0-1 |
Arsenal vs Manchester City form guide
Arsenal’s last 5 games- DLLWW
1 – 1 | Brentford | |
Everton | 1 – 0 | |
Man City | 1 – 0 | |
3- 2 | Man Utd | |
Tottenham | 0 – 2 |
Manchester City’s last 5 games – WLWWW
3 – 1 | Aston Villa | |
Tottenham | 1 – 0 | |
1 – 0 | Arsenal | |
3 – 0 | Wolverhampton | |
4 – 2 | Tottenham |
Key facts
- In 206 games played between the two teams, Arsenal has a great record versus Manchester City, winning 98 games to 63 for the Citizens.
- Arsenal’s losing streak against Manchester City in the Premier League is the longest ever against a single opponent. They have dropped their last ten games against them.
- In their last six away Premier League games against Arsenal, Manchester City has won six times, matching their total from the 61 before meetings.
- Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has faced Manchester City five times in the Premier League, and they are the only team he has failed to defeat.
- Arsenal has lost their last eight meetings against the Premier League’s current champions and given up at least two goals in each of those contests.
Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction
Likely outcomes in this fixture are as follows:
- ARSENAL TO WIN @ 3.10
- OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.96
*DISCLAIMER: Odds are subject to change