Chris Sutton has predicted what the scoreline between Arsenal and Manchester City will be on Sunday afternoon.
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Arsenal and Man City have been Premier League title rivals since the 2022/23 season, with another blockbuster between the two clubs on the horizon.
It’s been 28 months since the Gunners lost 4-1 to City at the Etihad, the last time Arteta’s side suffered defeat to Guardiola’s squad, with three points and bragging rights at stake on matchday five.
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Chris Sutton predicts Arsenal vs Manchester City scoreline
City showed that they’re finding their rhythm again after tearing Manchester United apart in matchday four’s Manchester Derby.
What makes Sunday’s affair all the more exciting is that Arsenal are also carrying confidence into the fixture, having beaten Nottingham Forest and Athletic Club over the past week.
Jeff Stelling predicts Arsenal to have an advantage over City due to the Cityzens’ schedule seeing them play on Thursday night.
Chris Sutton was the latest to make a prediction about the upcoming clash at the Emirates, sharing his thoughts on what the scoreline could be.
“I’m erring towards an Arsenal win with this one,” Sutton said on the BBC’s FPL Podcast.
“So, bench your City players, but I still fancy Haaland to nick one. I’d go 2-1 to Arsenal, maybe 3-1.”
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The Man City striker was at his very best against Man United on matchday four, giving Arteta something to seriously think about ahead of Sunday’s meeting.
Putting his Manchester Derby brilliance aside, Arsenal need no incentive to be fired up to face the 25-year-old.
Haaland has played the role of a villain against Arsenal in recent years, but the Gunners got their own back last season.
Myles Lewis-Skelly stole Haaland’s celebration the last time the two clubs met at the Emirates, with a night as glamorous as that surely set to be referenced by Arteta.
A win over City would be a statement from Arsenal, who will be eager to amend their status against the big six after the defeat to Liverpool.
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