Draw Premier League: Manchester City 0 - 0 Arsenal | Sunday 31st March | KO: 16:30 BST | Sky Sports

Prediction
Man city 0-1 Arsenal

 

[Synical]

You just know both Walker and Akanji will start.

Pep mind games, no doubt

 

[Synical]

Stones and Ederson definitely out. Walker, Akanji, De Bruyne, Haaland all have late fitness checks. Even of they're cleared fit, they could be second half subs.

Arteta luck!

 

[2Smokeyy]

I didn’t even see this after our game last season but KDB provided a pretty good breakdown of how he exploited the gap between our midfield and defence.

As good as Jorginho has been, I don’t think this is his sort of game imo.

 

[<<reed>>]

free hit for Arteta and the boys imo

 

[SA Gunner]

This game has a big impact on the psyche of the football watching community towards Arsenal.

Look at these odds.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1773267406250492047

 

[jones]

This game has a big impact on the psyche of the football watching community towards Arsenal.

Look at these odds.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1773267406250492047

"Twenty First Group" sounds suspiciously close to Five thirty eight

 

[dino bravo]

This game has a big impact on the psyche of the football watching community towards Arsenal.

Look at these odds.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1773267406250492047

Even if we do win on Sunday, I would not agree with that. We have many tough games to come.

 

[LookingForEric]

I kind of feel the same as those probabilities.

If we lose I’d go as far to say it would probably knock our confidence so much that we couldn’t win it. We would have to be perfect in the remaining games.

If we win I do believe we go on and win the title.

If we draw I’d say it’d be tough but we’ve still got a chance.

 

[Gooner Zig]

I didn’t even see this after our game last season but KDB provided a pretty good breakdown of how he exploited the gap between our midfield and defence.

As good as Jorginho has been, I don’t think this is his sort of game imo.

Jorginho was class vs City at the Emirates, one of the first on the team sheet imo.

 

[2Smokeyy]

Jorginho was class vs City at the Emirates, one of the first on the team sheet imo.

There was no KDB to pick up that space behind him at The Emirates. Never really too confident when there’s space behind Jorginho as he doesn’t have the legs.

Had Partey been fully up to speed then this would have been a good game that he could contribute. Partey and Rice looked quite assured and dominant in the Community Shield.

 

[Gooner Zig]

There was no KDB to pick up that space behind him at The Emirates. Never really too confident when there’s space behind Jorginho as he doesn’t have the legs.

Had Partey been fully up to speed then this would have been a good game that he could contribute. Partey and Rice looked quite assured and dominant in the Community Shield.

I think we'll play a true double pivot at the Etihad or Jorginho more advanced than Rice like he was vs Liverpool at the Emirates.

 

[asukru]

If we go with a midfield of Rice, Jorginho and O, surely Rice is the one that sits in front of the back 4. Either way Mikel needs to get his tactics right. Martinelli missing out is a big blow especially if Walker is out for them because I feel Martinelli would be lethal on the counter for us, this is why Jesus needs to start on the wing and Kai plays as ST with Saka on the other side of him imo.

 

[Gooner Zig]

If we go with a midfield of Rice, Jorginho and O, surely Rice is the one that sits in front of the back 4. Either way Mikel needs to get his tactics right. Martinelli missing out is a big blow especially if Walker is out for them because I feel Martinelli would be lethal on the counter for us, this is why Jesus needs to start on the wing and Kai plays as ST with Saka on the other side of him imo.

Has Martinelli been ruled out or are we just projecting that he's not going to be fit based on ITK chatter?

 

[Gunners1616]

Maybe Partey will start at the 6?

2 full weeks of physical and mental preparation for him.

 

[Rasmi]

Maybe Partey will start at the 6?

2 full weeks of physical and mental preparation for him.

Yeah I think Partey has been prepared for this and could start. People has forgotten how good of a player he is

 

[db10_therza]

Yeah I think Partey has been prepared for this and could start. People has forgotten how good of a player he is

Don’t wanna see Partey in the team without actual games under his belt.

Think you’ve forgotten how many games it takes for him to build a head of steam. His passing radar is all over the shop when he first comes back.

Has Martinelli been ruled out or are we just projecting that he's not going to be fit based on ITK chatter?

I’ve placed a bet on @Trilly getting over 50 matchday tags so I really really hope he does start otherwise I’m climbing a long way uphill.

 

[Synical]

This game has a big impact on the psyche of the football watching community towards Arsenal.

Look at these odds.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1773267406250492047

So if we lose we're handing the title to 115? We need to win this!

 

[Topside]

Ederson trained for MC today so he's expected to start.

Stones more likely to miss Sunday's game. Walker a doubt but no surprises if he recovers.

 

[Batman]

Ederson trained for MC today so he's expected to start.

Stones more likely to miss Sunday's game. Walker a doubt but no surprises if he recovers.

I'm happy Ederson is playing. Ortega takes less risks and is less likely to do something stupid to give away a penalty or a chance.

 

[Gooner Zig]

We're finally facing these cretins in good form and without key injuries. I'm confident we'll get a result and maybe even nick it with some Arteta Luck™