Arsenal and Manchester City are set to face off on Sunday afternoon in a highly anticipated Premier League clash on matchday 24 of the season, with the result potentially carrying huge implications for the ongoing title race.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Sunday 2 February, 16:30
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal come into this game sitting second in the Premier League table and trailing leaders Liverpool by just six points, though the league leaders have played a game fewer than the Gunners.

A victory here for Mikel Arteta’s side would undoubtedly be a massive result in their attempt to battle for the title, not only potentially moving them closer to Liverpool at the top of the table, but also sending a message to the leaders that they are going to fight them every step of the way.
The Gunners have struggled against Man City in past seasons, winning just one of the last 18 Premier League meetings, including dropping points at crucial moments in the title race over the last two seasons.
However, Arteta’s men will be confident heading into this one given their strong form, remaining undefeated in their last 13 league outings, while they are the only Premier League side to remain unbeaten at their home ground.
Man City are likely to make this a difficult match for the hosts, though, with the Citizens appearing to have exited their miserable run of form with six wins, one draw and just one loss in their last eight games.
The Citizens are fourth in the Premier League table with 41 points, meaning they are likely out of the title race as they trail Liverpool by 12 points, with the Reds also having a game in hand, but they are well in the battle for a Champions League place.
A victory for City would likely see Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the table, potentially bringing an end to Arsenal’s title charge, meaning the Gunners will be extremely motivated, but Man City’s phenomenal record against Arsenal will give Pep Guardiola’s side huge belief here.
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Havertz, Martinelli
Manchester City Predicted XI: Ederson; Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Silva; Marmoush, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
Bet9ja Tips
Arsenal may have a horrific record against Manchester City in recent history, but given their recent form and superiority over City in the league table, the Gunners will be full of belief of securing the win here.
While Man City will be determined to pick up points against Arsenal, we believe the hosts will make it difficult for City to score and exploit them on the counter, something Guardiola’s men have struggled to deal with this term. For these reasons, we believe Arsenal will win this one.
Gabriel Martinelli is likely to be Arsenal’s outlet down the wings, and with Kyle Walker no longer at Man City, we believe the Brazilian’s pace could seriously hurt the City defence, and we believe the winger will score here. You can get odds of this to happen of 4.00 with Bet9ja.
Bet9ja Odds (at time of writing): Arsenal win: 2.08, Draw: 3.55, Manchester City win: 3.55