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08.05.2016. The Etihad, Manchester, England. Barclays Premier League. Manchester City versus Arsenal. Arsenal striker Alexei Sánchez scores his side's second goal. Credit: Alan Martin/Actionplus
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Overview:
On Sunday, December 18th, (10-3-3) Manchester City will be on the road to take on (10-4-2) Arsenal.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Manchester City 1.5 – Arsenal 1.3 with an over/under of 2.8.
EPL Table:
Arsenal sits in 3rd place in with 34 points while Manchester City is in 4th place with 33 points.
Statistics 2016-17 (20 Teams):
Goals: Arsenal 36 (2nd) > Manchester City 32 (4th)
Assists: Arsenal 26 (2nd) > Manchester City 24 (4th)
Shots per game: Manchester City 17.1 (3rd) > Arsenal 14.8 (7th)
Goals Allowed: Arsenal 17 (4th) > Manchester City 19 (6th)
Possession: Manchester City 61.1% (1st) > Arsenal 55.6% (4th)
Pass Success: Manchester City 84.7% (1st) > Arsenal 83.1% (5th)
Top Scorers:
Arsenal: Alexis Sanchez 12 (tied for 1st)
Manchester City: Sergio Aguero 10 (3rd)
Summary:
Arsenal is in decent form going (3-0-2) in their last five games while Manchester City is (2-1-2) in that span. Arsenal has gotten the better of this match-up going (3-2-0) against Manchester City in their last five head to head meetings. Both teams have won their last five EPL games. Statistically these teams are very evenly matched so I don’t expect a wide scoring margin either way. It’s been awhile since either team has been shut out so I expect both teams to score at least once. Manchester City seems to bring out the best in Arseanl and they have the luxury of playing at home so I like the Gunners to win this game.
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