Arsenal vs Man City Prediction & Betting Tips 08/10/2023: Blues to extend historic run against Gunners
Premier League leaders Man City will look to stamp their authority at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday when they face Arsenal
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The Gunners are just one point behind the reigning champions and could top the table with a win this weekend, as could Tottenham.
Both sides have had differing fortunes in the past seven days, with Man City winning in Leipzig but losing 2-1 to Wolves in the Premier League.
Arsenal capitalised last weekend, but they were beaten 2-1 in France on Tuesday. More worryingly, Saka picked up an injury that will likely rule him out.
A win for the hosts would create a crucial 12-point swing across two matchdays, but there’s little to no evidence the Gunners can win a match of this magnitude.
Not only have they won just one of the previous 21 meetings in all competitions, City have won 12 straight in the Premier League.
Injuries to Martinelli and Saka limit Arsenal’s potential in attack, but they can seek comfort in Pep’s side conceding in 12 of their last 14 competitive matches.
Both teams to score has landed in each of the Gunners’ home matches this season and it’s worth noting they’ve conceded in 25 of 30 at the Emirates.
Pep’s side have scored 17 in seven Premier League matches and in addition to outscoring Arsenal 8-2 last season, they’ve found the net at least twice in 13 of 15 league meetings.
Although these two sides rank as the most disciplined in the league, this is always a feisty fixture. There have been 26 yellow cards and two reds dished out in seven meetings.
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Bukayo Saka could be set to join Gabriel Martinelli on the sidelines, forcing Mikel Arteta to start Leandro Trossard and Eddie Nketiah in wide areas.
Jurrien Timber is unavailable due to injury but first-choice partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are available.
Man City’s talisman Kevin De Bruyne remains unavailable due to injury, while midfield patroller Rodri is still suspended.
Jesus Alvarez will continue behind Erling Haaland, while Jeremy Doku’s performance in Leipzig should earn him another start.
Arsenal vs Man City 16:30, Prediction
Arsenal 1-2 Man City
Arsenal vs Man City 16:30, Betting Tips
Both teams to receive 2+ cards
Man City over 1.5 goals
Man City to win
