After both sides passed European tests earlier in the week, Arsenal and Manchester City meet at the Emirates on Sunday, September 21, in a fixture that could have early title implications.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Arsenal: 9 points from four matches, currently second (2nd) ️.
🔸 Man City: 6 points from four matches, placing them 8th on the table. 1️.
️ 📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Man City enjoyed an eight-game winning streak in this matchup between 2020-2023.
🔥 Arsenal are currently five games unbeaten against Manchester City.
🔥 Erling Haaland has scored in each of his last two Premier League meetings against Arsenal.
🔥 The Citizens have not beaten Arsenal in their last five encounters across all competitions.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴⚪Arsenal | Premier League form: W🟢 W🟢 L🔴 W🟢:
Mikel Arteta's side comes into this match after an impressive victory against Athletic Bilbao in Europe. The Gunners have been dominant at home this season, scoring eight goals in two Premier League matches without conceding.
With three wins from their opening four matches, they sit just three points behind flawless Liverpool.
🔵⚪Man City | Premier League form: W🟢 L🔴 L🔴 W🟢:
Pep Guardiola's team has recovered from a stuttering start that included two losses from three matches. The Citizens are coming off statement victories against Manchester United in the derby and Napoli in the Champions League.
Erling Haaland appears to be back to his best, having already scored six goals this season across five competitive matches.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴⚪Arsenal (possible):
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Merino, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
🔵⚪Man City (possible):
Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Rodri, Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Erling Haaland - in devastating form with six goals already this season, scored in the last two against Arsenal.
✨ Gabriel Martinelli & Leandro Trossard - both made impactful substitute appearances in Europe, pushing for starts.
✨ Phil Foden - among the goals for City recently, crucial to their creative play.
✨ Noni Madueke - took the opportunity to continue an eye-catching performance with Saka injured.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Arsenal/Home to win = 1.96 ✔️
💵 Man City/Away to win = 4.09 ✔️
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.72 ✔️
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.82 ✔️
This clash between recent title rivals represents a major test for both clubs' championship credentials.
Arsenal will rely on their impressive home form and recent dominance in this fixture, while City will look to Haaland's goal-scoring form and their returning defensive stability.
Will Arteta's men extend their unbeaten run against the Citizens, or will Guardiola's machine continue their recent revival?
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