After a thumping 6-0 victory in the midweek clash against West Brom, Arsenal will again be on the road to play Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad.
Manchester City comes into this game with a 5-0 victory against Norwich City last weekend. The Cityzens have endured a tough start to the new season by losing to Leicester City in the Community Shield and Spurs in the Premier League opener.
Meanwhile, Arsenal finally broke the deadlock against West Bromwich Albion by scoring six goals in Carabao Cup second round, thanks to a hattrick from Gabon International Pierre-Emerick Aubamyang and goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Nicolas Pepe, and youngster Bukayo Saka.
Defeats against Brentford and Chelsea mean Arsenal are yet to win in the Premier League this season.
The Gunners have a tough fixture up ahead against the reigning champions, as Manchester City are unbeaten against Arsenal in the last 11 (9 wins, 2 draws) league games. City have taken 28 of a possible 30 points against the Gunners under Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal last played Manchester City in a league game at the Emirates in February 2021. Raheem Sterling’s early first-half goal was enough for Pep Guardiola’s side to ensure a victory against the North London Club.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Venue: Etihad Stadium.
Date: 28 August 2021.
Time: 12:30 BST.
TEAMS NEWS
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola will be unable to call upon the services of Phil Foden and Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, as both of them are injured and recovering for the same. Other than these two players, Pep should have a fully fit squad ready to fielded against Arsenal.
Injured: Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden.
Doubt: None.
Suspension: None.
Arsenal
Thomas Partey and Eddie Nketiah are unlikely to be featured in tomorrow’s clash, as they are a few days away from recovery. Meanwhile, Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes will be a doubt to be featured against City. Ben White and Willian both tested COVID-19 positive in recent weeks and are again unlikely to make it to the matchday squad. Also, Bukayo Saka’s availability will be a doubt as the winger suffered a knock against West Brom.
Injured: Thomas Partey, Eddie Nketiah, Ben White (COVID-19), Willian (COVID-19).
Doubt: Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka.
Suspension: None.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Manchester City (4-3-3): Ederson Moraes, Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Jack Grealish, Gabriel Jesus, Ferran Torres, Raheem Sterling.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno, Cedric Soares, Rob Holding, Pablo Mari, Kieran Tierney, Granit Xhaka, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Emile Smith Rowe, Martin Odegaard, Nicolas Pepe, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
