Super Sundays do not get much better than Manchester City vs Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions already have a two-point advantage at the top of the table and the Gunners cannot afford to let the gap get any bigger so early in the season.
While both teams are unbeaten in the league, City boast a perfect record with four wins from four — thanks in no small part to goal machine Erling Haaland.
The red-hot striker, 24, has already netted a staggering NINE times and would love nothing more than to shoot down Arsenal at the Etihad.
Keeping Haaland quiet will undoubtedly be top of Mikel Arteta’s to-do list as he plots his old club’s downfall after seeing his side pipped to the title last term.
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Manchester City vs Arsenal
Sunday, September 22, 4.30pm, Sky Sports
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
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As mentioned, the Citizens are already firing on all cylinders.
They cruised to victory at Chelsea in their league curtain-raiser before brushing aside Ipswich and West Ham.
Guardiola was quick to heap praise on opposite number Thomas Frank last weekend after Brentford put up a good fight but they could not halt the City juggernaut. A 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League certainly will not worry their fans either.
And with Haaland in scintillating form in front of goal, you have to wonder whether Arsenal will be able to handle their title rivals – although the potential absence of Kevin De Bruyne through injury may brighten the Gunners’ mood a tad.
But after winning the North London derby, Arteta’s troops will already be fired up for their biggest challenge of the campaign so far. Albeit after yesterday’s 0-0 draw with Atalanta.
Loan signing Raheem Sterling is likely to be chomping at the bit to start against his old side but his boss may opt to stick with his preferred XI, unless more injuries in training upset the apple cart.
While this game is unlikely to define the season for either side, the result could give a huge indication as to where the Premier League trophy is destined to end up in May.
Latest Premier League Betting Odds
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Not surprisingly, Guardiola’s side are overwhelming favourites to pick up three points, which is reflected by the 1.83 available for a home win.
There is better value to be found in the 4.40 for an away win but it would take a brave bettor to back Arsenal to put an early dent in City’s title charge.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Haaland is likely to be the first player that comes to mind in the first goalscorer market and you arguably cannot go wrong with a price of 3.98.
Arsenal striker Kai Havertz, who has netted twice in four league appearances, is a much tastier pick at 11.00 to break the deadlock in Manchester.
But given the Gunners’ defensive strength, this could be a low-scoring affair like last season. As such, under 1.5 goals at 3.10 looks a rather tempting bet.
A 1-0 victory for City is priced at 5.55, while a win for Arsenal by the same scoreline sits at 11.00.
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