2020-21 Premier League – Man City vs Arsenal Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Man City vs Arsenal kick off? Saturday 17th October, 2020 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Man City vs Arsenal being played? Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Where can I get tickets for Man City vs Arsenal? No tickets are available as this match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Man City vs Arsenal on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Man City vs Arsenal in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN CITY
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Ruben Dias, Laporte, Mendy; Fernandinho, Rodri, Foden; Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling
Unavailable: Zinchenko (Injured), De Bruyne (Injured), Jesus (Injured)
Questionable: Gundogan (Fitness), Sterling (Injured), Aguero (Fitness)
ARSENAL
Predicted line-up (3-4-3): Leno; Holding, Gabriel, David Luiz; Bellerin, Partey, Xhaka, Saka; Willian, Lacazette, Aubameyang
Unavailable: Martinelli (Injured), Pablo Mari (Injured), Chambers (Injured), Mustafi (Injured), Smith Rowe (Injured), Sokratis (Injured), Ozil (Out of favour)
Questionable: Aubameyang (Injured), Partey (Fitness), Tierney (Coronavirus)
THE PREDICTION
Pep vs Arteta. Master vs Apprentice. Regardless of the outcome, it will be a game of beautiful football between two top sides. Arsenal are looking increasingly stronger under Arteta this season and continue to impress each game whilst City, on the other hand, do not seem at the races as of yet. But this could all change come the weekend, with City in desperate need of a win and what better way to do it than against a top team in top form. It could be argued that Arsenal did crumble during their first big test this season, their 3-1 loss against Liverpool, and a break from club football could be exactly what City needed to kickstart their season. With potential absentees such as Tierney and Aubameyang, City should be considered favourites, and they have a habit of really punishing Arsenal, putting three goals past them six times out of their last eight encounters.
