Paul Merson and Chris Sutton have just made the exact same prediction about Arsenal vs Man City

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Arsenal take on Manchester City in what is a huge game for both sides.

Pep Guardiola’s side have beaten Arsenal to the Premier League crown in each of the last two seasons, but things are different this time around.

City have looked nothing like their usual selves this term. They are currently fourth in the table, six points behind Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta has the opportunity to increase the gap to nine points on Sunday.

Paul Merson and Chris Sutton predict Arsenal vs Man City result

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last four games against Manchester City.

The Gunners secured draws in each of their last two visits to the Etihad but they managed a 1-0 win when City came to the Emirates Stadium last season. Arsenal also won the Community Shield in the meeting before that.

Arteta knows he will have to get the win against his former employers if Arsenal are to have any chance of catching Liverpool.

Paul Merson and Chris Sutton have predicted the result of the game, and the two pundits are in complete agreement over what’s going to happen.

Merson wrote on Sportskeeda: “If Liverpool draw or lose, then it is perfectly set up for Arsenal to open up the title race. The crowd at the Emirates will be buzzing and they will demand nothing but a win against Manchester City.

“Let’s not forget that the pressure is always mounting on Arsenal with every passing week. They had to beat Aston Villa after Liverpool won late against Brentford and they ended up blowing a two-goal lead!

“Arsenal still have an advantage here because I don’t think Manchester City are back to their best yet. They may have improved results-wise, but are they ready to trouble Arsenal? I’m not entirely sure.”

Merson’s prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City

Sutton wrote on BBC Sport: “This is a huge game for the Gunners – in the past couple of seasons it has been a title decider when they’ve played Manchester City but this time only Arsenal’s title hopes are on the line.

“City have improved of late but I still look at them and think they are going to concede a goal, as Club Brugge showed on Wednesday. It was a great game when these two met earlier in the season and Leandro Trossard was sent off in a 2-2 draw. The readers will probably go for a 1-1 draw this time, I reckon, but I am going to pick a winner.

“It is the Gunners who I see taking this, and I wouldn’t be surprised if a set-piece proves crucial. Let’s hope City striker Erling Haaland can ‘stay humble’ if his team do end up being beaten.”

Sutton’s prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City 

Liverpool could slip up in what would be a huge boost for Arsenal

Arsenal have failed to capitalise on Liverpool dropping points on a few occasions recently. That is the reason why Arne Slot’s men are six points ahead of the Gunners despite playing a game fewer.

This weekend, Liverpool have a very difficult game.

The Merseysiders take on Bournemouth away from home. The Cherries are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League games, which is a stunning record.

Andoni Iraola has already beaten some big sides this season, and it won’t be a surprise at all if he gets one over Liverpool this weekend.

If that happens, Arsenal have to beat Manchester City to take advantage.