It’s the game every football fan has been waiting for this season! 1st vs 2nd, in what is a huge 6 point game to maybe help swerve the odds on who will lift the Premier League trophy at the end of the season.
The leagues two highest scorers look to battle it out at the Emirates. For Arsenal it’s an opportunity to pull away from City, but for Pep’s side it’s a chance to go top of the league on goal difference – should they head back to Manchester with the spoils.
It’s 6 straight wins for Manchester City in all competitions when facing Arsenal, giving them a psychological advantage.
Erling Haaland picked up an untimely knock, with the Norwegian a doubt for tonight. This means Pep may have to revert to a false 9 approach that had plenty of success last season or put his trust in World Cup winner Julian Alvarez to lead the line.
For Arsenal, goals have dried up recently, scoring 6 in 5 compared to City’s 11. But, they have only dropped 4 points on home soil in their 10 home games, making the Emirates a fortress this season.
City have averaged 1.5 goals away from home and will have to continue this trend to have any chance of getting all three points.
The match is set up for us to enjoy goals but expect a cagey game with neither side wanting to leave themselves exposed!
Bet Prediction: Draw
