It’s the fixture that a lot of people believe could decide this season’s title race. Manchester City host a resilient Arsenal side, that is top of the league, at the Etihad this Sunday afternoon. City have not lost a game since December and are looking unstoppable at the moment.
The sky Blues have been very consistent in finding goals this season, they’ve also been solid at the back conceding just 28 goals all season so far. However, the Gunners have the best goal difference this season, more than any other team (46), that’s 7 goals better than second placed Liverpool.
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, four matches have ended with both teams scoring in the games at least once. The Gunners have won their last two meetings against City: 1 nil in the Premier league last October and 4 – 1 in the Community Shield at the beginning of the season.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
Manchester City: 21 Wins
Arsenal: 11 Wins
Draws: 6 Draws
FORM (Last Five Games)
Manchester City: W D W W W
Arsenal: W W W W D
Players to Watch
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – The 23 year Old striker has found his form again after returning from injury. He has now scored 18 goals and has 5 assists before this match. The Norwegian forward scored 5 goals against Luton Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup which saw City win 6 – 2 on the day. The Gunners backline will have to be at their best to stop him from scoring in this very crucial must win match.
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Declan Rice (Arsenal) – The 25 year old England international has been very instrumental in Arsenals success this season. The Gunners midfielder has scored 6 goals and 5 assists for his side, helping them get the results when needed. Rice was on the scoresheet again to give them the lead against Brentford, but Yoane Wissa drew The Bees level before halftime.
BETTING TIP: Manchester City to win and both teams to score
ODDS: 3.70
