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Arsenal v Man City
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Kick Off: Sunday 2nd February at 16:30
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Competition: Premier League
After securing a comeback against Club Brugge in midweek to remain in the Champions League, Man City travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon aiming to close the 6-point gap on their rivals.
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Savinho made an instant impact when he was brought on at half-time against Club Brugge, scoring the third goal for his side to ensure victory.
He registered 2 shots in that match, meaning he has now accrued 2 or more shots in his last 15 games straight when playing at least 45 minutes. He also had 2 shots when he faced Arsenal in the reverse fixture at the Etihad and he looks good value at 1.95 to do the same here – especially with Super Sub applied.
He has fired at least 2 shots at goal in his last 7 consecutive matches, shooting 22 times over this period (averaging over 3 shots per match in this timeframe).
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Arsenal are expected to deploy their usual pragmatic, deep block in this game, which worked so well for them last season. With such tactics, Arsenal pulled off a 1-0 win against Man City when these sides last met at the Emirates, we could see a similar scoreline here.
Kai Havertz only featured off the bench in that game, but he has been the most prolific goalscorer for the Gunners at home this season, netting 10 goals in all competitions in front of home support – that includes each of his last 2 home games.
Finally, there were 10 corners when these sides last faced off, with 8 of these being for Man City. That comes as no surprise, given that Arsenal were reduced to 10 men early on, but this leg also landed in both league meetings during the 23/24 campaign.
👕 Arsenal v Man City Predicted XI
🔍 Arsenal v Man City Players to Watch
🔵 Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland made 3 fouls at the Etihad against Arsenal earlier in the season, and was fortunate to escape a booking in the end – he seemed to be fired up all game, even arguing with his opponents after the match. The striker has committed 4 fouls in his last 3 matches in all competitions.
Sunday will spark the renewal of his battle with Gabriel – both player will be sure to try and make life difficult for one another. The Arsenal defender has drawn fouls in 7 of his last 9 appearances in all competitions, being fouled 11 times over this period.
🔵 Mateo Kovacic
Mateo Kovacic scored the equalising goal midweek following a masterful solo run – he seems set to start again in a holding midfield role. Since returning from injury, the Croatian has drawn a foul in 7 out of 8 starts, seeing a fair amount of the ball as he emulates the Rodri role.
Arsenal may control most of the possession here, and Kovacic could look to draw a few cheap fouls to relieve some pressure for his side.
🔴 Declan Rice
Declan Rice will find duels against Kovacic in midfield, and will also be tasked with dealing with the likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Savinho and Phil Foden. He made a foul against Man City when these sides last met, and 2 fouls in the prior clash.
As mentioned above, Kovacic has been a regular drawer of fouls of late, while Rice has sinned in 3 of his last 4 appearances in the Premier League.
📂 Arsenal v Man City Cheat Sheet
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💻 Arsenal v Man City Form and Tactics
A 2-1 victory against Girona ensured Arsenal would finish 3rd in the Champions League, meaning automatic qualification to the knockouts. With Arteta’s men now unbeaten in 5 matches in all competitions, including 3 consecutive victories, confidence should be high.
Despite the 3-1 victory, Man City were not at their best midweek, as Club Brugge were able to exploit gaps in a permeable midfield. In total, the Belgian side mustered up 12 shots amounting to 1.17 xG.
Given their form over recent months, City would likely take a point here, but Arsenal will be eager to try and control proceedings as much as possible and try to grind Pep Guardiola’s side down.
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🏁 Arsenal v Man City Ref Watch
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- Bankes has awarded 5 penalties this season, although 3 of them came in a single game – Wolves v Bournemouth.
| Average Cards (Y / R) | 4.07 / 0.14 |
| Fouls Given | 19.36 |
| Penalties | 0.36 |
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