Manchester City vs Arsenal Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 22nd September 2024

When Arsenal come to Etihad Stadium for the Premier League match this coming Sunday, Manchester City will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Looking at the current standings in the Premier League, the two teams are separated by two points.

Manchester City currently rank as number 1 in the Premier League table, having 12 points after four matches. Arsenal trail them by two points, leaving the latter ranked at number 2.

Both Manchester City and Arsenal go into the match with the aim of improving or at least consolidate their current position in the upper echelons of the Premier League standings. Neither will be short on motivation this coming Sunday.

The Citizens enjoy some whopping stats from their previous ten matches. They average 3.1 goals per game, scoring 31 times while conceding five. That is an average of 0.5 per game, as they pulled off a clean sheet in five of the matches.

Arsenal are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the Premier League, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous ten games. The visitors scored 2.2 times on average per match, for a total of 22 goals. They also let in four goals, leaving an average of 0.4 per match. They fought their way to seven clean sheets.

Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time The Citizens played Arsenal. The pair finished even in a 0-0 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand.

Manchester City vs Arsenal Prediction

Manchester City Form

In their last three matches, Manchester City won 1-3 and 2-1 against first West Ham then Brentford, before drawing 0-0 against Inter. Manchester City took six wins in their last six Premier League matches on home soil, as they scored 23 and let in six goals.

Manchester City would probably consider anything lower than at least a second place finish a disappointment. The hosts have one eye on a title challenge and know a good start is imperative.

Arsenal Form

In their last three matches, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brighton, beat Tottenham 0-1 before a 0-0 draw with Atalanta. Arsenal swept aside all competition with six win in their last six Premier League away matches. They 12 times along the way and allowed two goals against.

The big goal of the season for Manchester City is naturally winning the title, and a place inside the top two at least should be possible in the upcoming Premier League season.

Manchester City look well suited to build on their current momentum against visitors Arsenal. We expect them to deliver the goods in their upcoming clash at Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City vs Arsenal Squads

Manchester City Squad

The 53-year-old coach of the home team, Pep Guardiola, will select the lineup against Arsenal from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Ederson (0/4), Scott Carson (0/0), Stefan Ortega (0/0), John Stones (0/2), Josh Wilson-Esbrand (0/0), Josko Gvardiol (0/4), Kyle Walker (0/2), Manuel Akanji (0/4), Nathan Ake (0/1), Rico Lewis (0/4), Ruben Dias (0/4), Bernardo Silva (0/4), Ilkay Gundogan (0/3), Jack Grealish (0/3), James McAtee (0/1), Jeremy Doku (0/3), Kevin De Bruyne (1/4), Mateo Kovacic (1/4), Matheus Nunes (0/3), Oscar Bobb (0/0), Phil Foden (0/1), Rodri (0/1), Savinho (0/3), Erling Haaland (9/4).

Arsenal Squad

Here is the full team squad of Arsenal. The 42 year-old Mikel Arteta will select his starting lineup from the following players:

David Raya (0/4), Neto (0/2), Ben White (0/4), Gabriel (1/4), Jakub Kiwior (0/0), Jurrien Timber (0/4), Kieran Tierney (0/0), Oleksandr Zinchenko (0/2), Riccardo Calafiori (0/2), Takehiro Tomiyasu (0/0), William Saliba (0/4), Declan Rice (0/3), Jorginho (0/1), Martin Oedegaard (0/3), Mikel Merino (0/0), Thomas Partey (1/4), Bukayo Saka (1/4), Gabriel Jesus (0/2), Gabriel Martinelli (0/4), Kai Havertz (2/4), Leandro Trossard (1/4), Raheem Sterling (0/1).

Manchester City vs Arsenal Team News

Manchester City just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Arsenal at Etihad Stadium.

Mateo Kovacic sit this one out for Manchester City due to an injury.

Manchester City vs Arsenal Lineups

Manchester City vs Arsenal H2H

Manchester City and Arsenal had to settle for a draw each in their most recent match, which finished with a 0-0 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 13/5. Manchester City generally have the upper hand against Arsenal, offering a fine 8-1-1 winning record before their next encounter. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 5/6.

Manchester City vs Arsenal Results

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the last ten matches between Manchester City and Arsenal. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 4/5 with bookies.

Manchester City vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Erling Haaland has 11 strikes in six Premier League matches for Manchester City, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Arsenal. The visitors are looking to Kai Havertz, who has provided his team with three Premier League goals.

Manchester City claimed all three points four times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Arsenal won six of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing two in this series of matches. Arsenal arrives at Etihad Stadium feeling optimistic about scoring this coming Sunday, since Manchester City only managed a one clean sheet once in 10 home games. Arsenal kept seven clean sheets in their previous 10 away games.

Both teams scored three times in the last ten encounters between Manchester City and Arsenal, while over 2.5 goals came out six times. Manchester City scored 2.2 goals on average, while Arsenal pulled 0.4 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester City, who scored an average of 2.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Arsenal, who managed to score 1.6 times in those matches.