Arsenal’s resilient 3-1 comeback against West Ham followed by a 2-2 draw thanks to another comeback has displayed some respite at a difficult time for the Gunners. However, Freddie Ljungberg’s men have a stern test ahead of themselves as they take on Manchester City at the Emirates. Manchester City has been having a challenging season themselves as their recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester United pushed them 14 points away from Liverpool at the top to an extent to plenty of fans suggesting that the title defence for Pep Guardiola’s side has ended.
Nevertheless, The Champions of England would be eager to go hard and strong against an Arsenal unit which is still looking for answers. Manchester City currently resides third in the league with 32 points. Arsenal on the other end, finds itself occupying the 9th spot with 22 points on board.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, December 15 | Kick-Off- 10:00 PM (IST) | Venue- Emirates Stadium
Arsenal
Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney are both on the sidelines for the Gunners due to injuries. Granit Xhaka should be returning his week after overcoming a head injury but will miss out against Manchester City. Nicolas Pepe sustained a knock against West Ham and will be assessed prior to kick-off. Gabriel Martinelli might get another start ahead of Alexandre Lacazette.
Manchester City
Oleksandr Zinchenko returned from injury and feature in the 4-1 win to Dinamo Zagreb. Zinchenko is expected to be back in action in the Premier League as well. David Silva missed out in midweek due to a knock and is still in doubt of making it into the lineup. Phil Foden could get an opportunity to start in midfield in Silva’s absence, but Ilkay Gundogan remains the favourite. Ederson missed out against Dinamo due to illness but should be back to keep between the sticks. Benjamin Mendy, Zinchenko and Angelino will be battling for a spot at left-back. Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling should lead the line of attack.
ARS vs MCI Dream11 | Predicted Lineups
Arsenal- Leno; Kolasinac, Luiz, Chambers, Maitland-Niles; Torreira, Guendouzi; Martinelli, Ozil, Pepe; Aubmeyang
Manchester City- Ederson; Walker, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Mendy; K D Bruyne, Rodrigo, Gundogan; B Silva, Jesus, Sterling
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be the obvious threat in attack from Arsenal’s perspective. The star centre-forward has 11 goals and an assist from 16 games so far.
Kevin De Bruyne has been the key player for Manchester City in the ongoing season. The Belgium midfielder has four goals and nine assists from 15 league games this season.
Nicolas Pepe if fit can prove to be lethal. The 24-year-old has two goals and two assists from 14 appearances in the league so far.
Gabriel Jesus got himself a hat-trick against Dinamo Zagreb and will be thriving to score a few more against Arsenal. Jesus has five goals and an assist in the Premier League season so far.
Team 1
Goalkeeper- B Leno
Defenders- S Kolasinac, C Chambers, Fernandinho
Midfielders- R Mahrez, K D Bruyne, B Silva, R Hernandez
Forwards- P Aubameyang, G Martinelli, G Jesus
Team 2
Goalkeeper- B Leno
Defenders- S Kolasinac, Fernandinho, N Otamendi
Midfielders- M Ozil, K D Bruyne, B Silva, R Hernandez
Forwards- P Aubameyang, G Martinelli, G Jesus
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