The big game in the Premier League this weekend pits Mikel Arteta's Arsenal against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in what should be an exciting 90 minutes at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal vs Man City prediction: Goals in this game for both teams?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in four of Arsenal's last six matches in league and cup.
- Four of Man City's last five fixtures have ended with both teams scoring.
- Three of the last four meetings between Arsenal and Man City have ended in draws after 90 minutes.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Man City
The reverse league meeting between these two clubs in September ended in a 2-2 draw and we're predicting the same scoreline on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners have scored at least two goals in four of their last five games, while Man City have scored two or more goals in each of their last six outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal the bookmaker's choice
- HOME: 111/100 (2.11) – 47.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Arsenal are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 47.4% but we are predicting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Gunners edge it
Arsenal have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last six encounters with Manchester City in all competitions with the pair drawing 2-2 at the Etihad in September.
England Premier League 22/09/24
Man City
Arsenal
TEST Fixtures 05/09/24
Arsenal
Man City
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/05/24
Arsenal
Man City
Spain Segunda 24/04/24
Man City
Arsenal
England Premier League 31/03/24
Man City
Arsenal
Arsenal preview: Big win at Wolves
The Gunners made the trip to Wolves last weekend where a solitary goal from Riccardo Calafiori proved enough to secure all three points.
Arsenal had to work hard for their three points after having Myles Lewis-Skelly wrongly sent off in the 43rd minute but Wolves were reduced to ten men in the second half which allowed the Gunners back into the game.
Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Ben White, David Raya and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all doubts for the Man city game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Neto (GK), Gabriel, Timber, Saliba, Partey, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Trossard, Havertz & Martinelli
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Liverpool
2
Arsenal
2
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
L
PSG
2
Arsenal
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Bournemouth
2
Arsenal
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
L
PSG
1
Arsenal
0
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
2
Arsenal
2
Man City preview: Eased passed Chelsea
Despite slipping behind early on at Stamford Bridge, Man City recovered well to win the game with relative ease in the end.
Josko Gvardiol equalised for the visitors just before the break and goals from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden in the second 45, wrapped up a 3-1 victory for the Citizens.
Rodri, Jeremy Doku, Ruben Dias, Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake could all miss the trip to the capital this weekend through injury.
Predicted lineup: Ederson (GK), Akanji, Gvardiol, Stones, Gundogan, Kovacic, Silva, Foden, Nunes, Haaland & Marmoush
England Premier League 10/05/25
D
Southampton
0
Man City
0
England Premier League 02/05/25
W
Wolverhampton
0
Man City
1
England FA Cup 27/04/25
W
Nottm Forest
0
Man City
2
England Premier League 22/04/25
W
Aston Villa
1
Man City
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
W
Everton
0
Man City
2
Player to watch: Phil Foden
Phil Foden endured a very slow start to the season by his high standards but the Man City midfielder has put in some fantastic performances of late.
Foden, who has scored seven times in the Premier League this season, is enjoying an excellent run of form right now which has produced goals in each of his last four league games.
Foden has scored in each of his last four league games
With seven goals in his last ten appearances across all competitions, we're backing Foden to put in another top class performance against the Gunners on Sunday.