Arsenal will welcome Man City to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 21 September, with the hosts looking for a big win to keep them within touching distance of Liverpool at the top of the table.
After losing to Liverpool just before the international break, the Gunners know that they must pick up three points in a game of this magnitude to give their supporters belief about the race ahead.
Man City, meanwhile, face going nine points behind the league leaders if they lose.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Arsenal vs Man City prediction below.
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Arsenal vs Man City prediction: The hosts to get the win they need
Key Stats
- Arsenal beat Man City 5-1 in this fixture last season.
- Arsenal have won all of their home matches so far this season.
- Viktor Gyokeres has scored three goals in his two Emirates Stadium appearances.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Man City
Man City should give a better account of themselves than they did at the Emirates last season, especially after their derby triumph last weekend, but the Gunners are imperious at home and that gives them the slight edge.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal start as narrow favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Arsenal vs Man City odds suggest that Man City will do very well to pick up the three points on Sunday, with all bookies pricing them as the underdogs. Ladbrokes have made Arsenal the favourites, giving them a 52.4% chance of winning the match, while Man City have been given a 26.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Arsenal
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last five matches against Man City, including the aforementioned 5-1 victory at the Emirates last season. The last time Man City beat Arsenal was in April 2023, when they beat them 4-1 in a result that effectively sealed the title for the Cityzens.
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Arsenal preview: Still no Saka
Mikel Arteta's main selection issues this week come on the fanks. Bukayo Saka is still out injured with a hamstring injury on the right, while there are three players vying for a spot on the left. Noni Madueke is a shoe-in to start on the right after his impressive start to his Arsenal career, while Gabriel Martinelli could get the nod on the left.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Merino, Zubimendi, Rice, Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Last five results
- Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal
- Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
- Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal
- Arsenal 5-0 Leeds
- Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal
Man City preview: Stones to return
John Stones is expected to return to the Man City starting XI after recovering from a muscle injury. The match has come too soon for Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush, though, with all three men still receiving treatment for their respective injuries.
Predicted lineup: Donnarumma (GK), Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo, Reijnders, Foden, Haaland, Doku
Last five results
- Man City 2-0 Napoli
- Man City 3-0 Man Utd
- Brighton 2-1 Man City
- Man City 0-2 Tottenham
- Man City 4-0 Wolves
Player to watch: Phil Foden
Phil Foden rediscovered his scoring touch in the Manchester derby last weekend, and he will now be keen to show everyone, including his international manager, Thomas Tuchel, that he is on the right track back to rediscovering his blistering best form. Another goal on Sunday would be huge for Foden.