With the Citizens looking fragile at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects them to come out on top despite conceding against Ljungberg’s men at the Emirates
Manchester City will be determined to bounce back from their derby defeat when they travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola’s men went down 2-1 to their local rivals last weekend, already the fourth defeat of a disappointing campaign.
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However, having come out on top in each of their last five matches against this opposition, they are 4/9 (1.44) favourites with 888Sport to boost morale with a victory in the capital.
The Gunners secured their first win in eight league matches against West Ham last time out, but are priced at a lengthy 5/1 (6.00) to make it two in a row for the first time since August.
Three of the last four league games at this ground have resulted in draws, and there are odds of 17/4 (5.25) available on this one also finishing up all square.
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Kieran Tierney has joined Rob Holding and Dani Ceballos on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder against West Ham, while Nicolas Pepe, Granit Xhaka and Hector Bellerin are also doubtful.
Ederson should return after missing Wednesday’s Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb due to illness, although John Stones, Aymeric Laporte, Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane remain injured. David Silva faces a late fitness test.
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Although they rested the majority of their first-team stars, the Citizens’ failure to keep a clean sheet in Zagreb means they have now conceded in each of their last 10 consecutive matches in all competitions.
This poor run could well be set to continue against Freddie Ljungberg’s team, who have not failed to score in front of their own fans in the league since August 2018 – 27 matches ago.
Nevertheless, having conceded in 18 of their last 20 league matches themselves, an Arsenal team with just one fewer defeat to their name than wins this season seems unlikely to contain the champions.
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Indeed, odds of 11/8 (2.38) seem very generous on City securing a fourth consecutive win at this stadium, despite failing to keep a clean sheet once again.
Man City to win and both teams to score at 11/8 (2.38) for a 1pt stake with 888Sport