Arsenal’s most significant match of the season will be played at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City.
In the past two seasons, the Gunners have been City’s primary competitors for the Premier League title. However, Pep Guardiola’s team ultimately emerged victorious, despite Mikel Arteta’s near call.
The Arsenal manager will be striving to overcome the final obstacle this season, and many believe that Arsenal should defeat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium to demonstrate their readiness.
However, Guardiola may possess a minor advantage over Arteta when the two teams meet on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola acknowledges that Manchester City have an advantage over Arsenal.
Arsenal has maintained a respectable record against Manchester City in recent years.
Arsenal secured a 0-0 stalemate at the Etihad Stadium and defeated them at the Emirates in the 2023/24 Premier League season. A victory was also achieved by Arteta’s team in the Community Shield.
City have emerged victorious in the Premier League title race, despite their record of two victories and a draw in their most recent three games.
Arteta is eager to rectify this situation this season, and Arsenal’s victory on Sunday will propel them to the summit of the Premier League table, surpassing their competitors.
Nevertheless, the Gunners are beginning the encounter with a minor disadvantage.
Arsenal is anticipated to conduct their sole official training session on Saturday, just one day prior to their away match against Atalanta on Thursday night.
In contrast, Arsenal has had a complete 24 hours of recuperation before the significant match on Sunday, as Manchester City played at home on Wednesday.
Guardiola, Arteta’s mentor, has now concurred with his assertion that Manchester City has an advantage over Arsenal.
He stated in his press conference, as reported by HaytersTV, “It is an advantage; however, I will compile a list of the number of occasions in the past six years in which we have been at a disadvantage against a difficult opponent due to a lack of recovery days.” I have an extensive inventory to present to you.
“However, it is a slight advantage.”
