Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Man City
Arsenal
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Micah Richards | Out | 7.34 | |
Samir Nasri | Out | 6.89 | |
Sergio Agüero | Doubtful | 7.03 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Jack Wilshere | Out | 7.05 | |
Emmanuel Frimpong | Out | N/A | |
Tomas Rosicky | Out | 7.03 | |
Lukasz Fabianski | Out | 6.72 | |
Bacary Sagna | Out | 7.03 | |
Wojciech Szczesny | Doubtful | 6.83 |
Team News
Man City
Arsenal
- Samir Nasri limped off at the Bernabeu with a hamstring strain which could keep him out of action for as much as three weeks.
- Sergio Aguero made the bench for the trip to Spain but did not come on, but should be fit by now to play against Arsenal. If the Argentine doesn't play and Tevez leads the line instead, Yaya Toure could play in a more advanced position, with Javi Garcia potentially coming in.
- Micah Richards remains out, and Maicon has done well since joining so he could keep his place at right-back, while Clichy has been preferred at left-back of late.
- Wojciech Szczesny missed the trip to Montpellier through injury and is unlikely to be back in goal for this match, with Mannone in decent form and hanging on to the number 1 spot for the time being.
- Gervinho may move back up front in place of Olivier Giroud, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain playing on the right.
- Diaby returned to action in midweek and will play alongside Arteta in front of the back four.
7 interceptions for Per, so I'm right on that one, but 6 tackles and 12 clearances for Koscielny.
On the flipside, Koscielny was weak in the air when Arsenal conceded and had an atrocious clearance after Kompany's bike (!) that nearly cost Arsenal a goal. I thought Mertesacker was the better CB defensively. It's all in the positioning with the giant. I lost count how many times Silva tried to thread a ball through and Mert was there to intercept.
@LessBlues Well spotted. He has a very good future ahead of him.
i was wrong. that was a nice game)
And yes Koscielny was amazing... :)
Well done footballgod and to the author of the preview!
I thought that was great movement and anticipation by Koscielny on the corner. He withdrew, expecting a weak clearance header. Can be a very shrewd player, one of his strengths.
World-class performance from Koscielny. Once more.
woohoo!!! just made £820!!!
Im excited for this one. Got a juicy bet on 1-1 draw!
Aguero brings balance to City's attack. Big game for Cazorla who might be facing Yaya Toure, both players are able to make the difference in such games.
i give it 2 arsenal it ll be a shocking result 4 pundit n punters arsenal 3 city 1 hahaha
Arsenal haven't faced a midfielder like Yaya yet this year. It will be interesting to see what happens.
1-1 seems about right. City will finish 3rd this year.
Man City like to have possession but don't do much with it. I say Arsenal counter attack and then goal. Similar to Liverpool game I think.
i think it will be a boring game -controling the ball -waiting for mistakes 1:0 for any team
Arsenal to pull off an upset, 1-0 win. late winner
if maicon starts, then i'll be happy because i really don't see him containing podolski or gibbs. i might be wrong though
Arsenal win 3-2
maicon starting
Arsenal's Weaknesses :(Team has no significant weaknesses) LOLLLL
this is gonna a really interesting game. can't wait till sunday