The second blouster match of Match 5 of the Premier League 2025 is here as Arsenal take on Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London. Basically, the match will start at 4:30 local time, whereas for the Indian viewers it is 9 PM. What is your Arsenal vs Manchester City Winner Prediction?
Both Arsenal and Manchester City have won their opening match of the UEFA Champions League. Arsenal are currently second in the Premier League with three wins in four matches and have only conceded one goal, which was the Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick. On the other hand, Manchester City have not got the start they wanted. Currently, City are 10th in the Premier League table with two wins and two losses.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City Winner Prediction
Head-to-Head: Arsenal vs Manchester City
So far, Manchester City and Arsenal have crossed each other’s path 63 times. It might surprise you, but Arsenal have won more head-to-head matches. In total, Arsenal have won 27 times out of the 63 times, whereas in reply, Manchester City have won 25 times. A total of 11 games have ended in a draw between the teams.
When we look at the last five matches between both teams in the Premier League, Arsenal have won twice, Manchester City has won once, and two matches ended in a draw. Last time at this venue when they faced each other, Arsenal destroyed Manchester City 5-1. All goals were scored by different players.
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Team news and Probable XI: Arsenal vs Manchester City
Manchester City have quite a few big names missing their match against Arsenal. Marmoush, Kovacic, Ait-Nouri, and Cherki will miss the match for Manchester City. John Stones is a doubt. The injury list for Arsenal is a bit worrying, but they have got the back-ups. Saka, Odegaard, White, Jesus, and Havertz will miss the match for Arsenal.
Arsenal Expected XI:
- Goalkeepers: Raya
- Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, and Calafiori
- Midfielders: Merino, Rice, and Zubimendi
- Forwards: Madueke, Gyokeres, and Eze
Manchester City Expected XI:
- Goalkeepers: Donnarumma
- Defenders: O’Reilly, Gvardiol, Dias, and Khusanov
- Midfielders: Rodri, Reijnders, and Silva
- Forwards: Foden, Doku, and Haaland
Arsenal vs Manchester City Winner Prediction
At this moment, Arsenal looks like a better and more complete team than Manchester City. Surely, you can’t underestimate City. Haaland is scoring goals, and Jeremy Doku is playing on a different level. Arsenal’s midfielder will Zubimendi in it is unmatchable. We are predicting Arsenal to win this match against Manchester City.
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