Arsenal vs Man City: Match Preview, Predicted XIs and Injury News

Arsenal are due to take on Manchester City in a monumental Premier League clash at the weekend. Two of the favourites to win the league, this game could have massive title implications at the end of the season.

Both were involved in Champions League action in midweek with both sides winning. As such, we could see some interesting lineups – especially given how much Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola love to tinker with their respective setups.

It’s a huge game for both teams – Arsenal are currently second in England’s top division, while City are eighth.

Arsenal predicted XI

GK: David Raya

RB: Jurrien Timber

CB: William Saliba

CB: Gabriel

LB: Riccardo Calafiori

DM: Martin Zubimendi

CM: Declan Rice

CM: Mikel Merino

RW: Noni Madueke

LW: Gabriel Martinelli

ST: Viktor Gyokeres

Manchester City predicted XI

GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma

RB: Abukhodir Khusanov

CB: Ruben Dias

CB: Josko Gvardiol

LB: Nico O’Reilly

DM: Rodri

CM: Tijjani Reijnders

CM: Bernardo Silva

RW: Savinho

LW: Jeremy Doku

ST: Erling Haaland

Arsenal injury news

Four players are out for Arsenal against City – they are Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus. Ben White will also likely miss out, but could be back in action sooner than the rest.

William Saliba had been out with a knock, but is expected to be fit by the time Sunday rolls around – if this is the case, expect to see him in the starting lineup.

Manchester City injury news

CIty have their own problems on the injury front, with six players confirmed to absent for their trip down to North London.

John Stones, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Kalvin Phillips, Rayan Cherki and Mateo Kovacic are all currently sidelined and will not be fit to play on Sunday. Rayan Ait-Nouri is the most likely to feature, but the chances of Guardiola risking him in such an important game are remote.

Match prediction

This match is almost certain to be a high-octane encounter with plenty of chances – and potentially goals – for both sides. City are coming into the game amidst a stronger run of form, but Arsenal have looked dangerous themselves recently.

It’s very difficult to pick between the two teams at this moment – due to this, logic dictates that the result will be a score draw. With no end of attacking talent playing for both teams, expect a highly competitive and highly entertaining encounter on Sunday afternoon.

Final prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City