This Super Sunday is set to feature one of the high-voltage matches of the season. Defending champions Manchester City will host the table topper, Arsenal, tonight at Etihad Stadium. Man City are just one point behind Arsenal, which makes this match more exciting.
Tonight’s match is a great chance for the Citizens to overtake Arsenal in the point table. The same goes for the Gunners, as they could increase the difference in the standings.
“It’s a massive game for both teams, that’s for sure, because it will give us a huge push again if we go there and win it, but I still feel there is a long, long way after to make all the ground to win it,” Mikel Arteta shared his thoughts in the pre-match press conference.
Stats & Facts
- Arsenal have already defeated Man City this season, securing a 1-0 win at Emirates Stadium. A win would see Arsenal completing the league double over Man City for the first time since the 2007-2008 season.
- Although Man City lost to the Gunners this season, they have a fantastic record against Arsenal. The Citizens have won 12 of their last 13 league meetings with the Gunners.
- Etihad has been a fortress for Man City against Arsenal. Man City have won each of their last seven home games against the Gunners in the Premier League.
- Since losing to Brentford FC in 2022, Manchester City have been unbeaten in their last 38 home games across all competitions. It is Man City’s second-longest unbeaten run at home.
- Arsenal have been in a flying form in the league this season. The Gunners have won their last eight games in a row in the Premier League. Moreover, they have scored 33 goals during this period and conceded only four.
Team News
Man City’s defensive duo Kyle Walker and John Stones picked up an injury during their international duty for England and they will be out of the squad for today’s match. “Kyle’s [injury is] more tough than John’s but they will be out- I don’t know for how many games,” Pep Guardiola confirmed in the press conference. However, Pep Guardiola hopes to get Ederson back along with Manuel Akanji.
As for Arsenal, Gabriel and Bukayo Saka were withdrawn from their countries’ camps before playing a game. But they should be fine and available for today’s important game.
Possible Lineup for Manchester City:
Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Doku
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Prediction: Man City 2-2 Arsenal
Man City, as the home team, should be the favorite against Arsenal. But it won’t be an easy task for the Citizens. Arsenal are having their best form right now. They are ruthless in the opponent’s box. Saka, Odegaard, and Martinelli can give them an early lead anyway.
In spite of this, if Erling Haaland and De Bruyne perform well against the Gunners, this game may be different.
Betfair Odds
Man City: 2.08
Draw: 3.52
Arsenal: 3.66
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