Manchester City vs Arsenal: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction

Manchester City vs Arsenal: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League title-defining clash on Sunday afternoon. City claimed a 3-0 victory at Chelsea in their last league fixture, while Arsenal suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth . Match preview City come into this clash full of confidence.

They have collected 14 points from their last six league fixtures — the second highest tally within this period. The Cityzens have not lost any league home game since August and defeated Arsenal to win the Carabao Cup last month . They have won seven of their last 11 league home games against the Gunners, drawing three and losing one of the other fixtures.

Pep Guardiola’s side are expected to replicate their Carabao Cup approach. They will dominate possession, create overloads in the midfield, while isolating Arsenal’s full-backs. The Cityzens have to defend well during set-pieces and avoid turnovers in dangerous areas.

Arsenal head into this clash off the back of knocking Sporting CP out of the Champions League, despite a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium. They have played with caution in recent weeks. Their average xG in the last five games is the second lowest it has been across any five-game spell this term.