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Here are our Premier League 2024 predictions for Manchester City vs Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s side are the only team in the division with a perfect record after four successive victories but they will be offered their sternest test yet when Mikel Arteta’s men turn up at the Etihad. Arsenal shaded meetings between the two sides last term, winning at the Emirates Stadium and in the Community Shield and earning a draw on the road.
| Fixture: | Manchester City vs Arsenal |
| Kick Off: | Sep 22, 2024 09:00 IST |
| Venue: | Etihad Stadium |
| League: | Premier League 2024 |
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The last time these two teams met both sides failed to score in a tense match. Arsenal’s William Saliba and Gabriel defended well to keep Erling Haaland and company off the scoresheet. While neither side has suffered defeat to this point, there are still questions for both sides at this early stage in the season. City have depth concerns after selling Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid and Oscar Bobb down injured, with new signing Savinho sputtering to begin his career.
Arsenal and Manchester City have met on 211 occasions. The North Londoners lead the all-time matchup versus Manchester City with 99 wins, 47 draws and 65 losses. Manchester City (DWWWW) dropped points for the first time this campaign Wednesday as they played to a scoreless draw with Inter Milan in their opening match of the Champions League. Arsenal (DWDWW) also played to a scoreless draw Thursday in their match against Atalanta. The Gunners’ backline has set the platform for the team’s success early in the season, having conceded just one goal in all competitions.
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There are creativity issues for both teams to sort out, and against each other’s top back line, it’s hard to imagine either side finding enough room to score goals required to secure all three points. The loss of Martin Odegaard is significant for Arsenal, while City are without Kevin de Bruyne.
Tips
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Over 3.5 cards
