As the English Premier League season nears its end, the title race is heating up and every match counts for the top teams. Manchester City and Arsenal are two of the clubs currently in contention for the championship, and they are set to face off Wednesday in a highly anticipated match at the Etihad Stadium.
With only a five-point gap separating them and two games in hand for Manchester City, this match could prove to be a decisive moment in the title race. Fans are eagerly anticipating this “Battle for the Premier League Title” between two of the top teams in the league.
Recent Form
Manchester City are flying in all competitions. They knocked out FC Bayern Munich from the UEFA Champions League and advanced to the semifinals. Moreover, the Guardiola boys also have reached the final of the FA Cup, where they will face their city rival Manchester United. Manchester City also have won all of their last five league games.
On the other hand, Arsenal have been brilliant throughout the season. But they lost the tempo at the end of the season. Arsenal have failed to win a single match in their last three successive games in the league. As a result, they are just five points ahead of Man City, playing two games more than the Citizens.
Stats & Facts
Manchester City have very strong records against Arsenal at their home stadium. Man City are unbeaten in their last six games at Etihad Stadium against Arsenal under Pep Guardiola. Moreover, the Citizens scored 17 goals in those games and conceded only three.
Arsenal failed to score in seven league games against Man City. They also lost their last 11 league meetings with the Citizens. Furthermore, the Gunners already have lost twice against Man City this season.
Team News
Man City’s defender Nathan Ake is in doubt ahead of the match. He is suffering from a thigh injury, but Guardiola will wait for him until the last. However, the remaining players are fit enough to play against Arsenal. As for the Gunners, they will miss the service of William Saliba.
Prediction: Man City 3-1 Arsenal
Man City are literally unstoppable at Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland is in electric form, having scored 32 goals in his 30 league appearances for Man City. Moreover, Riyad Mahrez draws attention also by getting a hat-trick in the FA Cup.
Betfair Odds
Man City: 1.55
Draw: 4.60
Arsenal: 5.50
