Manchester City vs Arsenal, it does not come much bigger than this!
Super Sunday’s headline act is arguably the most important Premier League fixture in recent years, with the title hanging in the balance.
A win for City would see them move three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, while a draw or a Gunners victory would see Mikel Arteta take a massive step towards lifting the trophy which has so far eluded him.
It is all on the line at the Etihad, and below is our full betting preview for a gargantuan fixture, with tips and the latest Premier League odds from NetBet.
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Where can I watch Manchester City vs Arsenal in the UK?
Manchester City vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm UK time.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Preview
Recent results
After the 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 second leg, City have been close to perfect. Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the EFL Cup final thanks to a brace from Nico O’Reilly, before defeating Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals and Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Since the EFL Cup final defeat, things have been pretty bleak for Arsenal. A shock 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup followed, while a 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth in the previous Premier League outing was a huge setback. The Gunners did beat Sporting Lisbon 1-0 away from home, with Wednesday’s 0-0 draw at the Emirates ultimately securing a spot in the Champions League semis. But scoring goals is once again a major issue…
Head-to-head record
The match at the Emirates earlier in the season finished 1-1, a late strike from Gabriel Martinelli cancelling out Erling Haaland’s opener.
And the last two meetings at the Etihad finished as draws, though Arsenal’s most recent win at City’s stadium was way back in January 2015.
Team news
Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias are the major injury absentees for City, while John Stones and in-form O’Reilly are doubts – the latter hobbling off with a hamstring strain vs Chelsea.
Noni Madueke appeared to pick up a knee injury vs Sporting and is likely to miss out here. Arteta continues to be coy on the availability of Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard, though Mikel Merino is certain to miss out.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
In-form City are the favourites here at a price of 1.74. A win for struggling Arsenal is at odds of 4.30, while the draw is 3.68.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Antoine Semenyo @ 2.77
It is well known that Semenyo is a boyhood Arsenal fan, so it feels written in the stars that the Ghanaian winger will strike in a potentially title-defining clash. The goals have dried up a bit in recent times, but five in 10 Premier League appearances for City is still a great return – and we are backing him to add to that tally this weekend.
Manchester City to score over 1.5 goals @ 1.82
City have scored nine goals without response in their last three matches. Guardiola seems to have discovered a winning formula in attack, and while Arsenal’s defence is strong when at its best, recent performances suggest an air of vulnerability. If City grab an early goal, things could turn ugly for the visitors.
First 10 minutes yellow card – Yes @ 5.55
We expect City to come flying out the traps here, looking to take advantage of Arsenal’s drained confidence levels. The likes of Semenyo and Jeremy Doku can fly at the Gunners’ full-backs, with Haaland and creative spark Rayan Cherki wreaking havoc in the middle. If this materialises, do not be surprised if an early yellow is brandished at an Arsenal player.
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