MATCH FACTS AND STATS (Courtesy of OPTA)
1. The last seven Premier League games between the two sides at the Etihad Stadium have seen 28 goals scored.
2. In the last nine Premier League matches between City and Arsenal there have been six red cards issued.
3. Arsenal’s away form this season is patchy with four wins, four defeats and three draws in their 11 Premier League road trips.
4. In contrast, City’s home form under Manuel Pellegrini has been impressive with 25 wins from 29 Premier League games under his stewardship at the Etihad Stadium (W25 D2 L2).
5. Arsenal are the only team to score three goals at the Etihad in a Premier League game during Pellegrini’s reign – but this was in a 3-6 defeat.
6. Only Chelsea (11) have won more Premier League games away at City than Arsenal (10).
7. Only West Ham (14) have scored more headed goals than the Gunners this season (8).
8. City have conceded at least two goals in each of their last two Premier League home games.
9. They haven’t shipped two or more goals in three consecutive home Premier League games since October 2002.
FORM GUIDE (LAST SIX GAMES)
Arsenal: WDWWLW
Manchester City: WWWDWD
WHO WE’D LIKE TO SIGN
Sergio Aguero. I know we have problems at the back but we could do with a lethal striker as well. Him and Sanchez together upfront would be something special.
WHO TO BOO
Samir Nasri – for obvious and many reasons. Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna close behind.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Mike Dean. Only refereed one of our games so far this season, this in our 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United. 77 yellow and 5 red cards in 18 games so far this campaign.
I wish arsenal to win today’s clash