Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips (8 October)

In search of an English championship title since 2004, Arsenal came close to ending their drought last year. The London team held the lead in the Premier League for a long time before cracking down in the home stretch and taking 2nd place in the rankings. Author of ambitious recruitment, Arsenal does not lack ambition this season. It started with a Community Shield won against Manchester City 1-1, victory following penalties.

Still undefeated in the league with 5 wins and 2 draws, the Gunners are currently 3rd and are 1 point behind their opponent of the day. Held back at home by rival Tottenham 2-2, they reacted brilliantly last weekend by winning with authority at Bournemouth 0-4 but fell on Tuesday. Traveling to Lens, Arsenal lost despite opening the score 2-1, losing their first meeting of the season after having won their J1 match against PSV 4-0.

Injured on the first day of the championship, the Dutch defender who arrived in London this summer Timber (ex-Ajax) is still not on his feet. We also find the important winger Martinelli in the Arsenal infirmary. Affected in recent days but starting well against Lens, the English international Saka (4 goals and 2 assists in PL) came out injured on Tuesday and is announced as doubtful this Sunday. All the other executives are available, like captain Odegaard (3 goals and 1 assist in the PL). In midfield, summer recruit Rice (ex-West Ham) should take his place. Possibly replacing this Sunday, German international Havertz unlocked his goal counter last weekend against Bournemouth. Hampered by physical problems at the start of the season, former Citizens Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus (1 goal in PL, 2 in C1) are also available this Sunday.

For this trip to the capital, Manchester City must still do without the essential De Bruyne, who should only return to the field in a few months. Furthermore, midfield captain Rodri continues to serve his suspension while the important Stones has yet to withdraw. On the other hand, Bernardo Silva returned to the field this week against Leipzig. Top scorer in the Premier League last season, Erling Haaland got off to a very good start this year (8 goals in the PL). He forms an effective duo with Julian Alvarez (3 goals and 3 assists in PL). The former Rennais Doku has adapted well to the demands of Pep Guardiola and is currently making a series of tenures.