Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction: Gunners to keep title charge alive

Arsenal's title credentials will be put to the ultimate test on Sunday afternoon as the Gunners welcome Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium (16:30, live on Sky Sports Main Event).

This fixture has been title-defining in recent years and could be once again this weekend. Read on for my Arsenal vs Manchester City prediction, as well as the latest match odds and team news.

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Team News

David Raya is suspended for the Gunners, while Jurrien Timber has been filling in at right-back in Ben White's absence, and he'll no doubt continue on Sunday.

Myles Lewis-Skelly should be available for Arsenal his controversial red card against Wolves was rescinded. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus both remain injured for the Gunners.

As for City, Pep Guardiola's side will be boosted by the return of John Stones, who should partner Manuel Akanji at the back after new signing Abdukodir Khusanov endured a tough debut at Stamford Bridge.

Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake are on the treatment table meaning that Josko Gvardiol will likely start at left-back, while Phil Foden will be handed a start here after netting six goals in his last four league games.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Odds

Arsenal are 21/20 to claim a crucial three points, giving them an implied win probability of 48.8%, with the draw 13/5, and a City win can be backed at 13/5.

Erling Haaland tops the anytime goalscorer market at 8/5, while Kai Havertz is shortest-priced for the hosts at 2/1.

Arsenal to win @ 1/1

The Gunners are capable of keeping their Premier League title challenge alive on Sunday, and they enter the weekend six points off top spot, although Liverpool do have a game in hand. The Reds could be nine points clear by the time kick off rolls around on Sunday, providing Arne Alot's side take care of business against Bournemouth.

Back-to-back home 3-1 wins for City were much needed for Pep Guardiola, especially to avoid the embarrassment of being knocked out of the Champions League. Both wins were come-from-behind victories to show their resilience and they've now only lost once, and drawn twice from their last nine games, showing a potential recovery from a disastrous couple of months.

Mikel Arteta needs a huge performance from his players on Sunday, and I believe he'll get it. The Gunners have won five of their last seven league games, while City have lost four of their last eight on the road.

I still worry about City's ability to control games in Rodri's absence, and I think their midfield could get overrun at the Emirates. I'm backing the Gunners to keep their title charge alive.

Bernardo Silva to receive a card @ 13/5

No Man City player has had more bookings this season than Bernardo Silva (five).

The Portuguese midfielder has also received five cautions in 21 career appearances against the Gunners, and I think he's a decent bet to find his way into the referee's notebook this weekend.

The former Monaco man seems to get himself up for a crucial game, and he's been cautioned on 20 occasions in 69 appearances against the 'big six'.

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