Arsenal face one of their biggest tests of the season as they welcome reigning champions Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium.
With the race for the Premier League title intensifying, the Gunners know they must keep pace with leaders Liverpool, who hold a six-point advantage heading into the weekend. Mikel Arteta’s men appear to be rediscovering their rhythm, stringing together a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, culminating in a crucial 2-1 midweek victory over Girona that secured their place in the UEFA Champions League last 16.
Domestically, Arsenal have been one of the most consistent teams in the league, going 13 matches without defeat while collecting more points than any other side from gameweek 11 onwards. Their 29-point haul in that period is a testament to their growing confidence, and another positive result here would see them extend their longest unbeaten run under Arteta. The last time Arsenal managed a longer streak in the Premier League was back in 2018 under Unai Emery, when they went 14 games unbeaten between August and December.
Manchester City, meanwhile, are showing signs of returning to their relentless best. Three victories from their last four outings, including a convincing 3-1 win over Club Brugge to secure their spot in the UEFA Champions League play-offs, suggest Pep Guardiola’s side are beginning to build momentum. They currently sit fourth in the table, six points behind Arsenal, and while retaining their title appears a daunting challenge, a win here could ignite hopes of a top-two finish.
If history is any guide, City tend to hit their stride in the latter half of the season. Guardiola’s men have suffered just one defeat in their last 40 Premier League matches played from January onwards, a record that highlights their ability to peak at the right time. The only blemish in that incredible run came on the final day of the 2022/23 season when they had already secured the title and fell to Brentford.
Kai Havertz will be eager to make an impact in this fixture, though his personal record against Manchester City has not been particularly fruitful. His most famous goal against them remains his Champions League-winning strike for Chelsea in 2021, but he has otherwise struggled in 12 meetings. However, the Arsenal midfielder has found form at home recently, scoring in each of his last two appearances at the Emirates, with both goals coming after half-time.
Phil Foden, on the other hand, has been in electric form for Manchester City. The midfielder finished January as the league’s top scorer for the month, netting six times. With his ability to influence big games, he could be a key figure for Guardiola’s side as they look to secure a crucial away victory.
Manchester City have long dominated this fixture, winning 12 consecutive Premier League meetings against Arsenal between 2017 and 2023. However, the balance has begun to shift, with Arsenal avoiding defeat in the last three encounters between these sides. Two draws and a victory in that stretch will give the Gunners belief that they can continue their resurgence against their recent nemesis.
As the title race heats up, this clash promises to be a defining moment in both teams’ campaigns. Arsenal will be eager to maintain their momentum and close the gap at the top, while Manchester City know a victory could be the spark they need to launch a late-season charge. With so much at stake, expect a fiercely competitive battle under the lights at the Emirates.
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