Check out Housebets' betting preview of the big Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.
This weekend, the world will be watching as Manchester City host Arsenal in a huge Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium. While every match in the Premier League is big, this game might be the biggest in recent years because of what is at stake.
This is a winner-takes-all game, as it could determine who will lift the Premier League trophy at the end of the season. It is a game that you cannot afford to miss because of the stakes involved.
To get you excited for the match, you can follow our preview in this piece. However, before we get into the preview, you can always bet on the match at Housebets.
This is a high-stakes match, so you can place your bet on what you think will happen in the game. Right now, City are the favourites to win the clash, but Arsenal know they control their destiny with a draw.
To bet on Manchester City vs Arsenal, log in to your account (or create one if you don't already have one), deposit your preferred cryptocurrency, go to the sports section, click the football icon, select Premier League, then click Manchester City vs Arsenal to make your picks.
One of the most popular clichés in football parlance is that every match is important for both teams. While it could be annoying sometimes when fans say it, this is not the case with this match.
This Premier League clash involving Man City and Arsenal is a match neither can afford to lose because of what is at stake. With just six matches left this season, this particular game could determine the fate of both teams at the end of the campaign.
Both teams are currently embroiled in an enthralling title race, with Arsenal currently holding the slight edge. The Gunners looked like champions-elect at the turn of the year, given the way they were playing and City’s shortcomings.
As of January, it looked like Mikel Arteta’s men would end the Gunners' 20-year wait for a Premier League title. However, their title aspirations were hindered by dropped points against Wolves and Brentford.
However, it was last weekend’s home defeat to Bournemouth that has threatened to undo all their hard work this season. That defeat put City back firmly in the title race, having played catch-up all season.
This City side is probably one of the worst teams that Guardiola has ever managed, yet they are firmly in the title race. The Cityzens have not fired on all cylinders this season, but they have picked up form at the perfect time, capitalising on Arsenal’s failures.
Since the turn of the year, Guardiola’s men have won six out of 12 league matches and lost just one in the process. While this is not necessarily the form of a title-winning side, those wins came in handy after Arsenal dropped points.
Although there is still work for City, they now control their destiny going into that all-or-nothing clash against the Gunners. Guardiola’s men are currently six points behind the Gunners going into the clash, but they have a game in hand.
A win on Sunday will put them three points behind the Gunners with a game in hand, which is against Crystal Palace. City come into this game in fine form, having beaten Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
The pressure was on Guardiola’s men to pick up the three points following Arsenal’s loss to Bournemouth, and they did that in convincing fashion.
City have been Arsenal’s bogey teams in recent years. The Cityzens have enjoyed success over their opponents in the last ten years.
They are unbeaten at home in the league against Arsenal since the 2014/2015 season and have only lost two league matches against the Gunners since 2016.
In that time frame, Man City recorded 12 consecutive league wins over Arsenal, showing their dominance in this fixture.
They also enjoyed Cup success against the same side during this period, although Arsenal did beat them in the FA Cup semifinals of the 2019/2020 season.
The two teams recently faced off in the League Cup final, where City emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Arteta’s men at Wembley.
Arsenal are, however, unbeaten in their last five league games against City (W2, D3), although they still have not won at the Etihad since 2016.
Man City are likely to be without the in-form Nico O’Reilly for the clash after he picked up a hamstring injury in the 3-0 win over Chelsea. O’Reilly, who scored the opener against the Blues, will be a massive loss for Guardiola, having scored in the win against Arsenal last month.
The Cityzens could also be without Ruben Dias, who is still recovering from an injury he picked up on international duty. John Stones and Josko Gvardiola are also set to miss the huge clash.
As for Arsenal, they could be without Noni Madueke after he walked off with a suspected knee injury in the goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.
The Gunners are also sweating over the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori, Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, and Martin Ødegaard. However, Declan Rice should be fit for the encounter after playing against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday night.
This is a very difficult game to call because of what is at stake. A victory for either team will give them control over their own fate. It also promises to be a cagey game, but with Man City having the momentum and also playing at home, Guardiola’s men might just nick this one.
City are the favourites going into this clash. Guardiola’s men are priced at 1.83 to get the win, while Arsenal are priced at 4.20 for a first win at the Etihad since 2016.
If you are backing goals, over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.86, as per odds from Housebets, while over 1.5 goals is at 1.26.
How do I bet on Manchester City vs Arsenal at Housebets?
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