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Arsenal vs Manchester City Tips & Preview - Stalemate at the Emirates

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31 Jan 2025
Tolu Shotade 31 Jan 2025
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  • Arsenal vs Manchester City in Premier League; high stakes match.
  • Arsenal unbeaten in 13 league games; struggled defensively recently.
  • Man City improving; Haaland returning to form, defensive issues persist.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Arsenal vs Manchester City

Arsenal host Manchester City in a huge clash in the English Premier League on Sunday, looking to maintain their pursuit of leaders Liverpool.

The Gunners continue to pick up key results while the Citizens are beginning to show signs of resurgence. There has been little to separate both teams in recent meetings and as they often appear evenly matched, a stalemate could be on the cards.

Arsenal Form


A second half goal from Riccardo Calafiori helped Arsenal earn a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their previous Premier League fixture. They followed up that result with a 2-1 win at Girona in midweek to earn a place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16.

The week got even better for Arsenal after Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card at Wolves was overturned by the FA. Mikel Arteta’s men will head into Sunday’s match in high spirits having gone unbeaten in their last 13 Premier League matches although their previous league fixture at the Emirates was a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip against Aston Villa and defensive vulnerabilities like that have been an issue lately. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five Premier League matches. 

Manchester City Form 


Manchester City will also be in high spirits heading to the Emirates after scraping through to the Champions League playoffs thanks to a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge. They also picked up a similar result against Chelsea in their previous Premier League fixture with Haaland getting among the goals. 

Although manager Pep Guardiola often plays it down, Manchester City are slowly returning to their best and are unbeaten in eight of their last nine matches across all competitions. Haaland’s return to form has been pivotal in The Citizens’ resurgence with the Norwegian striker scoring six times in that run.

With Haaland looking sharp again and players like Phil Foden and Savinho getting their own share of goals, Manchester City have no problems going forward. However, their vulnerable defence remains an issue as they have now conceded in four of their last five matches across all competitions.

Head to Head


Manchester City have three wins while Arsenal have only been victorious once in the last seven meetings. Three of the last four matches between both teams have ended in draws, including the 2-2 scoreline in the reverse fixture back in September.

Verdict

Arsenal continue to play well but are facing Manchester City when the champions seem to be returning to something close to their best. Both teams have been in good form lately and should cancel each other out for a draw on Sunday.

Both attacks look sharp at the moment and should be able to get on the score sheet in this one. A fit and confident Haaland is always dangerous and the striker should find the net at the Emirates.
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