Arsenal vs Manchester City Match Betting Preview

Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium in this game week’s blockbuster Monday night encounter and the result of the match is set to have a huge bearing in the title race.

Arsenal Match Betting News

Arsenal may have endured an injury crisis in recent times but that has not stopped the Gunners continuing their good run of form on the pitch and the recent 2-0 victory away to Aston Villa extended their five match unbeaten run in all competitions.

While Arsenal would ideally have their full strength squad available, the recent results have proven the strong depth of the Gunners’ team and one has to take their title challenge this season seriously.

However, Arsenal tend to come up short in the big games and manager Arsene Wenger will be desperate for his side to prove their title credentials by beating rivals Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium this Monday.

Danny Welbeck, Jack Wilshere, Francis Coquelin, Mikel Arteta, Santi Cazorla and Tomas Rosicky remain sidelined through injury but Alexis Sanchez could make a return on the night.

Manchester City Match Betting News

Manchester City narrowly avoided another blow in their title aspirations by earning a 2-1 victory over Swansea City with a very late Kelechi Iheanacho strike but it has to be said that the performance was a poor one from the Citizens.

While City arguably possess the best squad in the Premier League, they need to step up their game during the festive period in order to avoid squandering a chance to win the title once again and a clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night will be a real test of Manuel Pellegrini’s side’s mettle.

Star man Sergio Aguero has been rated as a doubt ahead of the clash while the likes of Vincent Kompany, Samir Nasri, Fernando and Pablo Zabaleta remain ruled out.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Match Prediction

Arsenal boast a four match unbeaten streak against Manchester City and given their fine home record this season, one feels that the Gunners do stand a very good chance of building on the record.

Both teams are decimated by injuries though and although Arsenal are doing well, City perhaps possess more quality players at their disposal despite the injuries and could well claim a narrow victory on the night.

Match Betting Tip: Manchester City to win @3.00 at Bet365

: Posted in Premier League • Date: 17.12.2015