11 things you SHOULD know about Arsenal v Manchester City

Here are 11 things you should know about Arsenal and Manchester City prior to tomorrow’s game at The Emirates.

1. After a run of seven Premier League wins on the trot, Arsenal finally tasted defeat at the hands of QPR last weekend.

2. A Theo Walcott goal wasn’t enough to prevent QPR winning 2-1, but moved him up to seventh in the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index.

3. Walcott has seven goals now this season from 67 shots at goal with 64% on target, the 13th highest total for shots at goal in the league.

4. With the talk this season being of his contribution in front of the opponent’s goal, the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index throws up some interesting stats about Robin van Persie’s defensive performances this season. Having made 24 clearances, the second highest number by a striker in the league

5. Van Persie is also second for the most ground covered in the league this season, with 182 miles under his belt, and is the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index’s top ranked player overall.

6. Mikel Arteta makes it three Arsenal players in the overall top ten. The Spanish midfielder has completed 1093 passes in his opponent’s half this season, more than any other player.

7. Despite their 3-3 scare against Sunderland last weekend, Man City still hold on to their unbeaten run at home this season.

8. Mario Balotelli brought the score to 1-1 with a penalty in the 43 minute. Man City have had the most penalties at home than any other Premier League club. They’ve been awarded eight spot-kicks.

9. Balotelli scored twice in that game, while Aleksandar Kolarov also scored as City came back from 3-1 down.

10. The controversial Balotelli has 123 goals this season from 66 shots at goal with 64% on target. Balotelli has averaged a shot every 19 minutes and 45 seconds, which is second only to team mate Edin Dzeko for most frequent shooters in the league. Dzeko averages a shot every 19 minutes and 30 seconds

11. Micah Richards has six assists this season, joint with Ashley Cole as the most assists by a defender so far this season.

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