The Premier League’s headline fixture this weekend sees Arsenal host Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in Matchday 5. Both clubs are chasing Liverpool at the top, and this clash could shape the early title race. Arsenal are strong at home with three straight wins, while Pep Guardiola’s side come into this after a demanding European midweek.
Kick-off time: 18:30 EAT (16:30 BST)
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Key Insights
- Arsenal have won two of their last four PL meetings with City, as many as their previous 22 combined. They could record back-to-back league wins over City for the first time since 2015.
- City have lost their last two PL visits to Arsenal (their worst run since 2009).
- Arsenal have won their last three home PL matches without conceding (aggregate score 9–0). They last won four in a row with clean sheets in December 2021.
- City have lost five of their last seven PL games immediately after a European midweek, including a 5–1 loss to Arsenal in February.
- Only Bournemouth (9) have had more direct attacks this season than Arsenal (8). Last year, Arsenal ranked just 11th in this metric.
Win Probability
- Arsenal: 51%
- Draw: 25%
- Man City: 24%
Arsenal are slight favorites at home, though Guardiola’s side remain a threat despite their recent dip.
Probable Lineups (to be confirmed before kickoff)
Arsenal (4-3-3):
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Ødegaard, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Man City (4-3-3):
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Ake; Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden; Silva, Haaland, Doku
Players to Watch
- Arsenal — Bukayo Saka: Arsenal’s talisman, in great form, especially in big games at the Emirates.
- Man City — Erling Haaland: The Norwegian striker has scored in three of his last four visits to Arsenal.
Prediction
This could be the tightest Arsenal vs City clash in years. Arsenal’s home form and City’s midweek fatigue tilt it slightly in the Gunners’ favor.
Predicted Score: Arsenal 2–1 Man City
Where to Watch in Uganda
- SuperSport Premier League (DStv)
- FuboTV / Peacock (via VPN for streaming)
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