One of the standout fixtures from the latest set of Premier League fixtures sees Arsenal entertain Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The two heavyweights start the weekend separated by two places and six points in the top-flight standings.
Second-placed Arsenal kept their faint title hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Wolves last weekend.
The Gunners have since wrapped up their Champions League campaign by securing a top-eight finish thanks to a 2-1 win away at Girona on Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, Man City survived a first-half scare against Club Brugge in midweek, coming from behind to claim 3-1 victory to progress to the play-off round.
Pep Guardiola’s fourth-placed side have won four of their last five Premier League matches, most recently getting the better of Chelsea.
How the bookies view it: Gunners to fire
Arsenal – who are currently enjoying a 13-match unbeaten run in the Premier League – are 21/20 favourites on Boylesports.
Man City are as big as 5/2 on Boylesports to emerge from the Etihad victorious, while an all square affair in the capital can be backed at 23/10 with the same firm.
Head to head: Another stalemate in store?
There has been nothing to separate the two teams in each of the last two Premier League meetings, with the points being shared on both occasions. It’s also worth noting that Man City have failed to defeat Arsenal in each of the last four contests between the duo across all competitions.
Players to watch: Kai to KO City?
Kai Havertz has scored in two of his last three Premier League outings at the Emirates. The Arsenal ace is is 9/4 on Boylesports to make his mark again this weekend against Man City.
After firing in six goals across his previous four Premier League appearances, Phil Foden stands out for a minimum of one shot on target at 4/5 with Boylesports.
Predicted line-ups
Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu have all been ruled out, however Myles Lewis-Skelly is available for selection after Arsenal successfully appealed the red card he was shown at Molineux last weekend.
Man City again look set to be without injured quartet Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, Rodri and Ruben Dias, however new recruits Abdukodir Khusanov, Omar Marmoush and Vitor Reis will return to the squad after being ineligible to feature in midweek.
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Saliba Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard
Man City: Ederson; Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Bernardo; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
Anything else catch the eye?
Given that a draw doesn't really suit either team here, I’m prepared to propose a play on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at 21/20 on Boylesports.
This combination has clicked in 14 of Man City’s 23 Premier League games this season, including six of their last nine.
BTTS and overs would have also paid out in four of Arsenal’s last seven league games, not to mention the reverse fixture between the pair ended 2-2.
This English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City will be played on Feb 2, 2025 and kick off at 16:30. Check below for our tipsters best Arsenal vs Manchester City prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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