admin Manchester City travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday to take on Arsenal in the Premier League’s biggest fixture of the weekend.
The Sky Blues bounced back from back-to-back losses in the Champions League on Wednesday night to beat RB Leipzig 3-1 and secure their second win in two European tournaments. Despite suffering a crushing 2-1 defeat to Wolves in the Premier League last weekend, he showed great strength against RB Leipzig and got the job done.
Buoyed by midweek victory, manager Josep Guardiola heads to north London looking to end Arsenal’s unbeaten league run and maintain his top spot.
Manchester City Team News
Manchester City secured two injury breaks ahead of the game against Arsenal. Bernardo Silva and John Stones have recovered from injury and have traveled to RB Leipzig for the Champions League match. This means long-term absentee Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) is the only City player currently on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Rodri will miss the game at the Emirates Stadium as he plays the third and final game of his suspension after receiving a red card against Nottingham Forest.
Man City vs Arsenal expected line-up (3-2-4-1)
Goalkeeper
Man City’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, Ederson will be in line for his job at the Emirates Stadium I hope to finish it as soon as possible.
Defence
In front of Ederson, City played in a 3-2-4-1 formation against RB Leipzig, and Guardiola’s plan worked. As a result, the Spanish tactician could stick to a 3-2-4-1 shape with Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol starting Man City’s back three.
The trio of Walker, Dias and Gvardiol will need to play from start to finish if they are to keep Arsenal’s powerful attack at bay on Sunday.
Midfield
Manuel Akanji, a front-line midfielder, was able to keep his place in Man City’s line-up from the game against Leipzig onwards. He will then partner Mateo Kovacic in place of the suspended Rodri in City’s engine room. This pair will be responsible for defending the backline and recycling possession.
Football formations
Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez could function as advanced playmakers. Foden impressed and scored the opening goal against Leipzig, while Alvarez came on as a substitute and immediately scored City’s second goal. If this duo gets things right and works well together, it could be difficult for Arsenal’s defenders to silence them.
Matheus Nunez and Kalvin Phillips would provide further options in central midfield.
Attack
Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish are expected to explore wide playmaker roles in Man City’s line-up. Silva received a big boost from his return from injury in midweek and looks ready to go, while Grealish’s superior work rate could see him attract more attention than the explosive Jeremy Doku. . Given the stadium and the stakes involved, Doc could be a better option for Pep in the second half.
City’s attack will be led by none other than Erling Haaland, who will be desperate to get on the scoresheet after going goalless in the past two games.
