Match Overview

The 5th round match between “Arsenal” and “Manchester City” will take place on September 21 at the Emirates Stadium in London. Here’s a preview of “Arsenal” vs “Manchester City”: prediction, odds, and statistics.

Arsenal Team Analysis

Arsenal’s Current Form

The “Gunners” have accumulated 9 points, placing them second in the league table, trailing only “Liverpool”. Their sole defeat came against the league leaders in the 3rd round (0:1). In other matches, the Londoners secured convincing clean-sheet victories: a 5:0 thrashing of “Leeds” and a 3:0 win against “Nottinham Forest” at home, followed by a 1:0 away victory over “Manchester United”. It’s also worth noting that Mikel Arteta’s side has remained unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 Premier League encounters (5 wins and 1 draw).

Arsenal Key Statistics

• No more than 3 goals were scored in 5 of the last 6 Premier League games involving the Londoners.
• “Arsenal” has avoided defeat in 7 of their last 8 previous home matches in the championship (5 wins and 2 draws).
• The “Gunners” have conceded only 1 goal in the first half across their last 8 home Premier League matches.

Predicted Arsenal Lineup (4-3-3)*

David Raya – Gabriel Magalhães, Jurrien Timber, Cristian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori – Martin Zubimendi, Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino – Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres.

Arsenal Team News

Forwards Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus will miss the upcoming matches due to injuries. The participation of midfielder Martin Ødegaard and defender William Saliba is questionable.

Manchester City Team Analysis

Manchester City’s Current Form

The “Citizens” have shown some inconsistency so far this season, accumulating only 6 points after 4 rounds and currently occupying a modest 8th place. After a convincing 4:0 victory over “Wolverhampton”, the club unexpectedly lost to “Tottenham” (0:2) and “Brighton” (1:2). However, in their most recent fixture, the team emphatically defeated “Manchester United”, securing a dominant 3:0 victory over their local rivals.

Manchester City Key Statistics

• The “Citizens” have not lost in 12 of their last 14 previous championship matches (9 wins and 3 draws).
• At least one team failed to score in 6 of Manchester City’s last 8 Premier League games.
• The Mancunians have kept clean sheets in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Premier League.

Predicted Manchester City Lineup (3-5-2)*

Gianluigi Donnarumma – Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol – Nico O’Reilly, Tijjani Reijnders, Rodri Hernández, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden – Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland.

Manchester City Team News

Goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, defender Rayan Aït-Nouri, midfielder Mateo Kovacic, and forward Rayan Cherki will miss the match due to injuries. Defender John Stones’ participation is questionable.

Match Official

Referee Details

Stuart Attwell (England)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 22 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 93;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties awarded – 18%.

Match Prediction: Arsenal – Manchester City

Match Prediction Analysis

Despite the “Citizens'” current lower position in the table, this fixture is undoubtedly the central match of the 5th round. In their recent league performances, both rivals secured impressive 3:0 victories, which strongly indicates their ability to quickly recover from setbacks and maintain high morale. Both clubs will approach this upcoming match with particular intensity, especially given that Mikel Arteta will be facing his former mentor, Pep Guardiola.

Head-to-Head & Goal Expectation

Encounters between these two formidable opponents are rarely characterized by a lack of excitement or goals. Over the last decade, the teams have met 20 times in the Premier League, with three or more goals being scored in 15 of those direct clashes. Furthermore, a similar high-scoring trend has been observed in 4 out of Arsenal’s last 5 home Premier League matches.

My Betting Tip

My prediction for this match is – “Total Goals Over 2.5”.

Author

Author: Олександр Олексенко

Note on Lineups

* The starting lineup listed for each team represents their formation in their last match in this tournament.