Arsenal face Manchester City in today’s much-anticipated Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
The Gunners have picked up ten points from their opening four games and are currently two points behind the Cityzens.
The club have not beaten City at the Etihad Stadium since 2015 but can make a statement with a win to claim the top spot.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Line-up:
David Raya has been in exemplary form in goal. He made a stellar double penalty save to help the Gunners pick up a point against Atalanta in the Champions League. The Spaniard is a nailed-on starter.
Ben White and Jurrien Timber are expected to start in the full-back positions, with William Saliba partnering Gabriel Magalhaes in the heart of the defence.
There could be a change in midfield based on Mikel Arteta’s early substitution of Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian was guilty of losing cheap possession in Bergamo on Thursday night. He also conceded a penalty in the game.
Jorginho will likely return in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Kai Havertz. Bukayo Saka is a guaranteed starter from the right wing, but there could be a change on the opposite flank.
Gabriel Martinelli missed a clear-cut chance against Tottenham Hotspur, and he squandered another two scoring opportunities against Atalanta. He could be axed from the starting line-up, with Leandro Trossard taking up the left-wing position today.
Gabriel Jesus looks likely to continue as the main striker to compensate for Havertz in midfield. The Brazilian is the only other recognised centre-forward in the role after the departure of Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace this summer.
Jesus was not at his regular best during his first start of the campaign in midweek, but he managed to create three key chances.
The Brazilian looks the club’s best option up front with his pace and dribbling skills on the counter-attack.
How Arsenal could line up vs Man City
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.
