Arsenal (3-0-1) travel to face off against Manchester City (4-0-0) on Sunday, September 22nd. This match will be played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Both club’s come into this one having won their previous match. The match starts at 11:30 AM ET.

Arsenal vs Manchester City

Arsenal Is Coming Off A Win

Arsenal picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur despite playing on the road. The money line payout for Arsenal was +148, and the lone goal scored in the match fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

On offense, Arsenal was extremely efficient with their four shots on goal, scoring the only time they found the net. Gabriel Magalhães was the only player on the club to take just one shot, and he was assisted by Bukayo Saka and his offensive corner kicks.

Defensively, Arsenal didn’t allow a goal and David Raya finished with one more save (5) than the number of shots on goal he faced. As a unit, they blocked three shots, and intercepted eight passes while allowing a total of seven corners.

Through four matches, Arsenal has a record of 3-0-1, which has them in 2nd place in the EPL. They have been favored in all four matches, going 3-0-1 in those contests. Their only non-victory came in their last match, as they played to a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion FC. This match against Manchester City will be their third road match of the season, as they have won both of their previous two road contests. Following this match, they will return home to take on Leicester City FC on September 28th.

Manchester City Is Coming Off A Win

Manchester City hosted Brentford FC in their last match, picking up a 2-1 win. This came despite playing the match on their home pitch and needing to score at least three goals for the over/under payout.

Going into the match, the over/under line was 7.5 goals, and Erling Haaland scored both times for Manchester City. This includes taking six total shots and four shots on goal. The club finished with a total of 18 shots and seven shots on goal.

Ederson is coming off a five-save performance, with the only goal allowed for Manchester City coming on Brentford’s five shots on goal. As a defense, they blocked five shots and intercepted five passes.

Through four matches, Manchester City has yet to lose, going 4-0-0 and sitting in first place in the EPL. They have won their last four matches, including a 2-1 victory over Brentford FC on September 14th. Overall, they have been favored in all four matches and have yet to lose as the favorite. After this match, they will take on Newcastle United FC on September 28th.

Arsenal Offense Breakdown

Arsenal’s attack has been solid this season, as they are 5th in the EPL in goals scored at 1.5 per match. Kai Havertz is their top scorer with two goals, which is 9th in the league. Bukayo Saka is 2nd on the club in goals and 1st in assists, and his four assists are tops in the EPL. He is also 4th in the league in shots on goal. As a team, Arsenal is 6th in shots on goal and 9th in passing percentage.

Manchester City Offense Breakdown

Manchester City has been the most prolific scoring team in the EPL this season, averaging 2.8 goals per match. Erling Haaland has been the catalyst for their attack, leading the team and the league with nine goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, and his 14 shots on goal are the most in the EPL. Kevin De Bruyne is second on the team in assists and 51st in the league. As a team, Manchester City is first in the league in passing percentage and shots on goal, and second in corners.

Arsenal Defense Breakdown

Through five matches, Arsenal’s defense has been the best in the EPL, allowing just 0.2 goals per match. They have been especially strong as of late, as they have not allowed a goal in their last three matches. This includes a match against Aston Villa, who has the 3rd best scoring offense in the league. Keeper David Raya has been outstanding, as he is 2nd in the EPL with three clean sheets. Overall, Arsenal is 14th in blocked shots and 9th in interceptions.

Manchester City Defense Breakdown

Manchester City’s defense is currently 6th in the EPL, allowing just 0.8 goals per match. They are also 10th in blocked shots and 15th in interceptions. Keeper Ederson is 8th in the league with one clean sheet and 13th in saves. Over their last three matches, they have given up just one goal each time out, including to Brentford FC, who is 8th in scoring.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction

Even though Arsenal comes in with the EPL’s top defense, we see this match between Arsenal and Manchester City ending in a 1-1 draw. Manchester City is the better offensive club, ranking first in goals scored and shots on goal. They also have Erling Haaland, who we like with the best odds to score a goal. On the other side, Raheem Sterling has the best odds to score for Arsenal. Look for this one to end in a draw at +275.

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