MATCH PREVIEW - ARSENAL VS. MAN CITY
Once upon a time, Manchester City were fighting for survival in the Barclays Premier League, while Arsenal were battling to gain the title of "Champions" once again. THINGS HAVE CHANGED.
At the time of writing, Arsenal are equal on points with their North London neighbours Tottenham, while Man City are 5 points behind Man United, a negative result on Sunday almost certainly signifying the end of their strong challenge for the league during the 2011/2012 season. Once seen as a game with an easy 3 points, Arsenal have to welcome a strong team with over £200 million worth of talent on show. Man City will know that nothing but a win is acceptable for them in order to keep ground in the title race, which relieves Arsenal of that added pressure that can scupper us consistently. In order to get an indication of what is to come Sunday afternoon, we have to look at the past 5 games between the two clubs.
Manchester City 1 - 0 Arsenal
Arsenal 0 - 1 Manchester City
Arsenal 0 - 0 Manchester City
Manchester City 0 - 3 Arsenal
Arsenal 0 - 0 Manchester City
These games have spanned over the past few years and don't point in an obvious result for either team. I remember going to Arsenal vs. Man City (ironically my first ever game at the Emirates Stadium) and seeing us turn them over, goals from none other than the prolific goalscorer at the time, Emmanuel Adebayor. Like both clubs, star players come and go and there are going to be two key players in Sunday's game, who could make the difference.
ARSENAL: ROBIN VAN PERSIE
Robin van Persie has scored 26 goals in 31 Premier League appearances this season. The Arsenal captain is ever prolific in front of goal and will be key in getting Arsenal a much needed goal against Manchester City for the first time in over a year. He's been a bit quiet in recent weeks, but we all know that "he scores when he wants!"
SCORING ODDS AT ANYTIME: EVENS
MAN CITY: VINCENT KOMPANY
The Belgian centre back has really come into his own the past couple of years, become a key player and now captain in Manchester City's title chasing team. Kompany will have to be at his best on Sunday to try and stop Arsenal's goal scoring record at the Emirates Stadium; 18 goals in the past 5 Premier League games, showing a very impressive record.
SCORING ODDS AT ANYTIME: 12/1
PREDICTED ARSENAL LINE-UP:
These games have spanned over the past few years and don't point in an obvious result for either team. I remember going to Arsenal vs. Man City (ironically my first ever game at the Emirates Stadium) and seeing us turn them over, goals from none other than the prolific goalscorer at the time, Emmanuel Adebayor. Like both clubs, star players come and go and there are going to be two key players in Sunday's game, who could make the difference.
ARSENAL: ROBIN VAN PERSIE
Robin van Persie has scored 26 goals in 31 Premier League appearances this season. The Arsenal captain is ever prolific in front of goal and will be key in getting Arsenal a much needed goal against Manchester City for the first time in over a year. He's been a bit quiet in recent weeks, but we all know that "he scores when he wants!"
SCORING ODDS AT ANYTIME: EVENS
MAN CITY: VINCENT KOMPANY
The Belgian centre back has really come into his own the past couple of years, become a key player and now captain in Manchester City's title chasing team. Kompany will have to be at his best on Sunday to try and stop Arsenal's goal scoring record at the Emirates Stadium; 18 goals in the past 5 Premier League games, showing a very impressive record.
SCORING ODDS AT ANYTIME: 12/1
PREDICTED ARSENAL LINE-UP:
SZCZESNY
SAGNA VERMAELEN KOSCIELNY GIBBS
ROSICKY SONG ARTETA
WALCOTT CHAMBERLAIN
ROBIN VAN PERSIE
PREDICTED SCORE: ARSENAL 2 - 1 MAN CITY
ARSENAL FC - BY FAR THE GREATEST TEAM, THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN
PREDICTED SCORE: ARSENAL 2 - 1 MAN CITY
ARSENAL FC - BY FAR THE GREATEST TEAM, THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN
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