Arsenal vs Man City tips and predictions: Champions to make their mark at Emirates Stadium
- Robbie Savage
- 6 October 2023
Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage is backing Man City to land the first major blow of the title race against Arsenal on Sunday.
Arsenal’s record against Man City is quite dramatically poor. In their last 12 Premier League meetings, they’ve not won one and they’ve only scored five goals while City have scored 33.
Arsenal losing in Europe in midweek. City were very comfortable against Leipzig, I was there to cover the game, I thought Rico Lewis was outstanding.
Haaland, will he get on the scoresheet? I think he will. I think the run for Man City will continue. I think it will be a good game. I’m going for City to win 2-1.
Robbie’s Tip: Arsenal 1-2 Man City
Arsenal vs Man City team news
Bukayo Saka could be set to join Gabriel Martinelli on the sidelines, forcing Mikel Arteta to start Leandro Trossard and Eddie Nketiah in wide areas.
Jurrien Timber is unavailable due to injury but first-choice partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are available.
Man City’s talisman Kevin De Bruyne remains unavailable due to injury, while midfield patroller Rodri is still suspended.
Jesus Alvarez will continue behind Erling Haaland, while Jeremy Doku’s performance in Leipzig should earn him another start.
Key stats
- Bukayo Saka’s goal involvement has contributed to 10 of Arsenal’s 17 points.
- Arsenal have recorded one win in 21 meetings with Man City.
- City have won 12 consecutive Premier League meetings.
- Erling Haaland has scored eight goals in seven matches.
Planet Sport’s other bets to consider
A win for the hosts would create a crucial 12-point swing across two matchdays, but there’s little to no evidence the Gunners can win a match of this magnitude.
Not only have they won just one of the previous 21 meetings in all competitions, City have won 12 straight in the Premier League.
Injuries to Martinelli and Saka limit Arsenal’s potential in attack, but they can seek comfort in Pep’s side conceding in 12 of their last 14 competitive matches.
That makes both teams to score a worthwhile bet, but there’s no value in the price, so consider combining the goals total with both teams to score.
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Bukayo Saka has 10 goal involvements in 10 appearances this season, won the winning penalty and forced Christian Romero’s own goal. His contribution has been worth 10 points, so it remains to be seen if they can trouble City without him.
Both teams to score has landed in each of the Gunners’ home matches this season and it’s worth noting they’ve conceded in 25 of 30 at the Emirates.
Pep’s side have scored 17 in seven Premier League matches and in addition to outscoring Arsenal 8-2 last season, they’ve found the net at least twice in 13 of 15 league meetings.
Erling Haaland has been accused of going missing in big games, which is debatable, but Julian Alvarez is in fine form with six goals this season and represents better value at 2/1 to score anytime.
Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score
