Premier League: Manchester City vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Modified at :March 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM

The outcome of this match will have a significant impact on the title race

Having lost to Aston Villa in December, Manchester City have been undefeated since then. In the last 22 matches, they have not lost. They are currently one point behind Arsenal. Pep Guardiola knows that a win over Arsenal will influence their title race. In addition to being in contention for the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League, the Cityzens have the chance to win the treble again this season.

Arsenal are leading the Premier League charts at the moment with the team occupying the top spot only by 1 point. Mikel Arteta’s team has bounced back after losing to Porto in the first leg by winning the last four matches. With the addition of Rice, the Gunners have looked impressive this season. Arteta will need to win this match to decide if the side has enough tools to win the title.

Kick-Off:

Sun, 31 March at 9:00 PM IST

Location- Etihad Stadium

Form:

Manchester City (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-W

Arsenal (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Player to Watch

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

After missing a significant number of matches due to injury, Erling Haaland has returned to stunning form. During this season, he has scored 29 goals and provided 6 assists to his teammates. As a striker, he has speed and is capable of holding up the play up front. He is a tall, physically imposing striker with clinical finishing.

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

It has been another impressive season for Martin Odegaard as the skipper has played a crucial role in the Gunners’ push for the championship. He has scored nine goals and laid on seven assists for the team this season. As the first player to win the most Man of the Match awards since the end of last season, he has contributed more than goals to the team with his work rate and creative edge.

Match Facts

Manchester City defeated Newcastle United in the last match by 2-0
Arsenal defeated Porto in the last match by 1-0
Manchester City haven’t won against Arsenal in the last two matches

Injury and Teams News

Both Stones and Walker will be sidelined for Pep Guardiola’s match as they are suffering from muscle and hamstring injuries, respectively. De Bruyne and Ederson, however, are back with the squad following their injuries.

Timber is out of action for Arsenal following a knee injury. There is still a training session to be held, and Saka, Martinelli, and Gabriel may be able to make the starting eleven. Thomas Partey is also back with the squad after making good progress during the international break.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 38

Manchester City- 21

Arsenal- 10

Draw- 7

Predicted Lineup for Manchester City vs Arsenal

Manchester City Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; De Bruyne, Rodri; Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Arsenal Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Ødegard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard

Match Prediction for Manchester City vs Arsenal

Both of these teams like to attack and are among the best attacking teams in the league and this game will determine who will be the favourites to win the title between the two teams. This match can be very decisive for both of these teams as it will determine who will be the favourite to win the title between the two.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal

Telecast for Manchester City vs Arsenal

India- Star Sports, Disney+Hotstar

UK- Sky Sports, TNT Sports

US- NBC, USA Network

Nigeria- SuperSport, NTA, Canal+Afrique

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