Man City vs Arsenal F.C.: A Statistical Preview

Rivalry Renewed

When Manchester City and Arsenal F.C. face off on Wednesday, December 21st, it will be more than just a match between two of the Premier League's top teams. It will be a renewal of a rivalry that has produced some of the most memorable moments in English football history.

In recent years, Manchester City has had the upper hand, winning four of the last five encounters between the two sides. However, Arsenal has a strong record at the Etihad Stadium, having won three of their last five visits.

Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City and Arsenal have met 214 times in all competitions, with Manchester City holding a slight edge with 95 wins to Arsenal's 84. There have also been 35 draws between the two sides.

In the Premier League era, Manchester City has won 13 of the 28 matches between the two sides, while Arsenal has won 11. There have also been four draws.

Key Players

Both Manchester City and Arsenal have a number of key players who could make a difference in this match.

For Manchester City, Erling Haaland will be the main threat. The Norwegian striker has scored 21 goals in 14 Premier League appearances this season and will be looking to add to his tally against Arsenal.

For Arsenal, Bukayo Saka will be the one to watch. The England international has been in excellent form this season, scoring six goals and providing four assists in the Premier League.

Prediction

This is a difficult match to call, as both Manchester City and Arsenal are in good form. However, Manchester City's home record and Haaland's goalscoring form give them a slight edge.

I predict that Manchester City will win the match 2-1.

Additional Information

• The match will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
• The kick-off time is 8 pm GMT.
• The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Man City Vs Arsenal F.c. Stats