Big Arsenal fan Jake, (of Jake's Opinion fame) gives us the lowdown on today's big Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.
This afternoon at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal take on the reigning champions Manchester City.
These games always hold special significance, whether it be the fact that City enjoy buying Arsenal players, or that it may well see an end to a title challenge, or even spark one.
Arsenal’s new-look attack with Podolski, Walcott and Chamberlain may cause a few problems for City.
The speed of Walcott, the trickery of Chamberlain and the ruthless power of Podolski can at times, look at breathtaking when it all gels together.
City on the other hand, have had a solid year, despite falling out of the Champions League with not a single victory in Group D.
A few stats to prepare for the huge game:
- In the past five meetings between these two teams, there has been 4 red cards.
- In their past five visits to the Emirates Stadium, Manchester City have failed to score a single goal.
- City have conceded a higher proportion of goals from outside the box than any other team in the Premier League (26%).
- City have allowed the opposition just 56 shots on target against them this season, the fewest in the top flight.
- Arsenal players have made 12 individual errors leading directly to goals this season, by far the most of any team.
- Arsenal has received just 17 yellow cards and one red card in 20 league games this season, the fewest cards in the Premier League.
Previous meetings between the two sides show that it looks to be another tight affair, with only one game in 2010 having more than two goals and being decided by more than 2 goals. Every game since has either remained a draw, or had a 1 goal winner.
It’s going to be a great game, with Arsenal looking to climb up the table and Manchester City aiming to catch up to leaders Manchester United.
Jake's Tip: Arsenal 2 Manchester City 1
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