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Manchester City, the reigning champions and winner of four out of the last five seasons. They have built up momentum as they head into their upcoming match against Arsenal. Having collected 25 points from their last 27 in the top flight, they have hit top form at the right time. Arsenal currently holds a five-point lead at the top of the table, but with two more games played than City. A win for City would see them move eight points clear and firmly take control of their own destiny. Manchester City vs Arsenal could go a long way towards deciding where the Premier League title ends up this season. Unfortunately for Arsenal, they have lost their last 11 Premier League games against City, making it their longest such streak against any single opponent in the competition.
Arsenal may have had a virtually unassailable lead at this stage, but they have dropped points in each of their last three games, having drawn with Liverpool, West Ham, and Southampton. In contrast, talk of a treble abounds at the Etihad Stadium, with City through to the final of the FA Cup and the last four of the Champions League. In their previous game, they easily dispatched Sheffield United 3-0 and will be looking to achieve a similar result in the upcoming match.
City’s impressive home record, having collected the most points at home of any team in the Premier League, makes them clear favorites to take control of this race. However, Arsenal has the best away record of any top-flight team. City has won eight of their last nine games in the Premier League, and they are currently on a six-game winning streak in the competition.
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With both teams boasting too much attacking talent to envisage a clean sheet, it is likely to be a high-scoring match. Even during Arsenal’s recent wobble, they have managed to score 15 times in their last five matches, while City has a tally of 14 goals over the same period in the Premier League. To stay in control of their destiny, Arsenal will need to secure a win on Wednesday, but even a draw would probably not be enough given the form City is currently in. Historically, Arsenal has 23 victories over the years, while Manchester City has won 24 occasions. However, City has completely dominated this fixture in recent times, as shown by their 71% ball possession against Leicester and 11 shots in attack compared to Leicester’s 10 shots in defense.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Tips
- Manchester City to score over 2.5 goals
- Both teams to score
- Over 3.5 Cards
