Arsenal v Manchester City Predictions

With both teams having too much to lose in the upcoming match, the clash could end up in a draw.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Date: Sunday, 2^nd February 2025

Time: 5:30 pm Nigerian time

Friends become foes for 90 minutes once again on Sunday afternoon, as Mikel Arteta's Arsenal host Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in a mouthwatering Premier League main event.

Should the reigning champions prevail at the Emirates Stadium, the gap to the Gunners in the top-flight table would be a mere three points - scarcely believable in the wake of their winter-time plight.

Head-to-head:

• Arsenal have won 24 of 55 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Manchester City have recorded 19 victories,
• The remaining 12 clashes ended in draws.
• Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 4 games against the Cityzens.
• Manchester City are unbeaten in six Premier League games.
• Arsenal are undefeated in 13 Premier League matches.
• During last season Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 win in this exact fixture.

Form:

• Arsenal in the League: W-D-W-D-W
• Arsenal in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W
• Man City in the League: W-W-D-W-W
• Man City in all competitions: D-W-L-W-W

Team News:

• The hosts Arsenal will be without Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Takehiro Tamoiyasu for their upcoming league outing.
• Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jeremy Doku, Nathan Ake, and Oscar Bobb will not be in action for Manchester City because of their injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

• William Saliba will take charge of Arsenal’s defense against Man City’s ruthless attack. The French national football team player is very crucial for Arsenal as he can help his side to maintain a clean sheet against the Cityzens. Saliba can make a big difference in the game for the hosts.
• Erling Haaland will be focused as Pep Guardiola’s men are gearing up for a clash against Arsenal away from home. Erling Haaland has scored 18 goals in 23 league matches for the Cityzens. He will remain the key player in the visitor’s book. The Norwegian striker can lead his side to a win with his ability to score goals.