Arsenal are set to face Manchester City in the Premier League of England on October 8.
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Arsenal, often referred to as Arsenal FC, will clash with Manchester City, frequently dubbed City or Man City, a mere 2 months after their FA Community Shield encounter, which Arsenal clinched with a 1-1 scoreline. Heading into this game, Arsenal’s spirits might be dampened following their recent loss to Lens.
Conversely, Manchester City comes into the fixture with high spirits, having secured a 1-3 victory over RB Leipzig in the Group stage Group G. However, their defensive form is a matter of concern, having conceded in their last 5 away games consecutively.
Recent Form:
Arsenal’s last match saw a defeat at the hands of Lens, whereas Manchester City celebrated a win against RB Leipzig. In their last 20 games, Arsenal has claimed victory 13 times, suffered 4 losses, and settled for a draw 3 times. Manchester City, meanwhile, boasts 16 wins from their last 20 outings, with 4 losses and no draws.
In Arsenal’s last 6 matches, they’ve emerged victorious 4 times against Bournemouth, Brentford, PSV, and Everton, endured a loss to Lens, and held a draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester City, during their recent 6 games, managed 4 wins against RB Leipzig, Nottingham Forest, Crvena Zvezda, and West Ham United, but faced defeat against Wolves and Newcastle United.
Team News:
Arsenal
Arsenal’s squad is almost at full strength. Only a single injury concern lingers for the team’s manager, Mikel Arteta. Jurrien Timber, suffering from a Cruciate Ligament Rupture, is ruled out for the match.
Manchester City
On the other hand, Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s coach, has a few fitness issues to tackle. Zack Steffen, Kevin De Bruyne, and John Stones are all unavailable due to their respective injuries.
Head-to-head:
Since August 2021, Arsenal and Manchester City have faced off 6 times. Arsenal managed to win once, whereas Manchester City claimed victory 5 times. Their latest clash was on August 6, 2023, in the FA Community Shield, which ended in a 1-1 win for Arsenal. In these 6 encounters, Arsenal has netted 4 times, while Manchester City has scored a notable 16 goals.