Premier League: Arsenal - Manchester City

[Malchus]

01.01.22 - 13:30 CET

Arsenal enter the new calendar year in their best form this season, having won four league games in a row and kept a clean sheet in three of them. Including the cup game against Sunderland, Gunners have already won five competitions and have scored a total of ten goals in the last two. This form has pushed them up to the dream fourth place and the players of Mikel Arteta, who will not be present in person after a positive test, are looking to participate in the Champions League again after a long time.

Manchester City are even better, they are actually the best of all. In their last game at Brentford, they notched their tenth league win in a row thanks to Phil Foden's goal and have a stunning eight-point lead at the top. Something unpredictable would have to happen for coach Guardiola's players not to defend the title, but the Spanish strategist said that the celebration will be at the end of the season. Manchester City can play against Arsenal, which they proved in their first meeting this season, which they won 5-0, and they have not won only one of the last 12 meetings!

Prediction:
Manchester City @ 1.50 (bet365)

 

[Lucas]

It is what it is... City all the way. Arsenal on a good run but I just can't see them stopping this team!

I'm in @ 1,59 with my local bookie, good luck!

 

[Paarai]

The very first day of the new year can bring a football treat when Arsenal and Man City meet.

Manchester City are a big favourite for some 1.50 and we can agree with that, the win against Brentford was their tenth league win in a row and although it wasn't a great performance, they made up for it, especially by holding the ball as usual. I believe they will win, but Arsenal are dangerous now and if I go for it, it will be with much better odds than on a "clean" win for City.

The solution could be this opportunity, i.e. that City will concede a goal on their way to victory. If City are playing well, then Arsenal can certainly be said to be playing well too, their streak is currently at 4 league wins, in which they have scored 14 goals. It's a young team, but they can score goals, create chances and eventually hold the ball well.

This time they will lose the ball possession and in the end, they will probably lose the match too, because as it was seen with Liverpool or Chelsea, they are not able to beat the top. But at this stage, when they are playing their best in the season, they should score at least a goal.

My prediction: Manchester City to win and Both Teams to Score - Yes @ 3.25 (bet365)

 

[Malchus]

Prediction:
Manchester City @ 1.50 (bet365)

FT: Arsenal 1:2 Manchester City

Arsenal scorers: Bukayo Saka (31')
Manchester City scorers: Riyad Mahrez (57' PEN), Rodri (90'+3')

59' Second yellow card! Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

Prediction OK

 

[RichieRich]

City were ridiculously lucky today

 

[Lucas]

City were ridiculously lucky today

Good for our bets, but really undeserved win!!!

 

[Jake]

You have to feel sorry for Arsenal man they completely dominated the first half. A silly penalty and a second yellow within the span of 5 minutes completely killed the momentum.

 

[Paarai]

My prediction: Manchester City to win and Both Teams to Score - Yes @ 3.25 (bet365)

PS: In such an incredible match it's a shame that the referee still takes the limelight for all the wrong reasons.

 

[Giovanni]

A great performance ruined yet again by sh*te refereeing and a completely preventable red card for Arsenal. Tale as old as time.