The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will be the stage for a heavyweight clash on Sunday as reigning Premier League champions Manchester City host Arsenal. Both teams will be aiming to get their title campaigns back on track after being held to frustrating 0-0 draws in their respective UEFA Champions League matches. City drew with Inter Milan, while Arsenal battled to a stalemate with Atalanta.
The rivalry between these two clubs is intense. Pep Guardiola’s City side has edged out Arsenal to claim the Premier League title in the past two seasons. This season, the two teams are once again at the top of the table. City sits in first place, two points ahead of Arsenal after four games.
Their last encounter was in March, a crucial match in the three-way title race that also involved Liverpool. Arsenal, in a resilient display, held City to a goalless draw at the Etihad. That match ended City’s remarkable run of scoring in every home game for 57 matches across all competitions.
The match was a tightly contested affair. City had a few close calls, particularly when Nathan Ake headed a corner straight at Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Arsenal, on the other hand, created some threatening opportunities through former City striker Gabriel Jesus, who twice fired wide in the first half and came close to scoring from close range after the break.
With both teams eager to regain momentum, Sunday’s match promises to be an exciting and competitive encounter. The result could have significant implications for the Premier League title race.
