Arsenal Vs Man City: Arsenal Hoping To Stall Manchester City Title Race When They Clash On Sunday 21st February.

Arsenal come into the match having defeated Leeds United 4-2 in the Premier League last weekend. The Gunners were cruising at half time as they opened a 3-0 lead and added a further goal in the opening stages of the second half. However, Leeds United did not give up and pulled two goals back and could have added at least another goal before the final whistle. 

Arsenal have been difficult to beat at home in recent weeks and they are currently on a 6 match unbeaten run in all competitions. There have been 4 victories, 3 of which have come in the Premier League against Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Leeds United.

Manchester City travel to London having recorded a 3-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday night. That result saw them open a 10 point gap at the top of the Premier League and Pep Guardiola’s team are now the clear favourites to win the title this season. Manchester City were forced to work hard for their win at Goodison Park and the score was 1-1 at half-time. However, two excellent goals in the second half were enough to seal maximum points.

Manchester City are undefeated in 33 of their last 34 games in all competitions and have won 17 consecutive matches. That includes each of their last 12 Premier League games, which is a tremendous record.

Trends show Manchester City have scored at least one goal in their 18 most recent clashes in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of their last 5 away Premier League fixtures and both teams have scored in 3 of their last 5 on the road.

Arsenal are likely to be without central midfielder Thomas Partey, who has a muscle injury. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to continue as the central striker.

Manchester City have doubts over the fitness of Ilkay Gündogan and Nathan Aké is unlikely to be available. Kevin De Bruyne could return to the starting XI and there may be a place for Riyad Mahrez after his goal in mid-week.

PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 MATCH GOALS TO BE EXPECTED.