Arsenal vs Manchester City Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting Lineups
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Arsenal vs Manchester City Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting Lineups

After their respective midweek excursions in the Champions League, Arsenal and Manchester City are set to renew their fierce rivalry at the Emirates in a high-stakes Premier League showdown. With the title race heating up, this clash could be a defining moment in the season. Expect fireworks, drama, and a game that could shape the title race.

At the start of the season, many believed that if Manchester City were to stumble, Arsenal would be the ones to pounce and finally end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title. But as things stand, that hasn’t been the case. While City have shown signs of fatigue after four straight title-winning campaigns, it’s Liverpool—not Arsenal—who have taken full advantage. With just 15 games left, the Gunners find themselves six points adrift of the league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand. Simply put, if Arsenal want to keep their fading title hopes alive, nothing but a win at the Emirates on Sunday will do. 

However, getting the better of Pep Guardiola is never a straightforward task. Following the gloom of December, Manchester City are showing signs of recovery and resurgence. In fact, in their last five Premier League games, the Cityzens have racked up 13 points, while scoring 17 goals. That kind of form has brought back the swagger in the squad, and a win at the Emirates would cut the gap to Arsenal to just three points—a scenario that seemed almost impossible just a couple of months ago. Having said that, the Gunners are the only team in the Premier League who haven’t suffered a home loss. They have made the Emirates a fortress and winning there would require Manchester City to be at their dominant best. 

Arsenal vs Manchester City – Match Date, Time and Venue 

Date: 2nd February 2025       

Time: 10:00 PM (IST)  

Stadium: Emirates Stadium   

Location: London, England 

Arsenal’s Possible Starting XI 

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Havertz, Martinelli. 

Manchester City’s Possible Starting XI 

Ederson; Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Marmoush. 

Arsenal vs Manchester City Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal) 

Defenders: Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Josko Gvardiol (City) 

Midfielders: Phil Foden (City), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Kevin De Bruyne (City), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) 

Forwards: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Erling Haaland (City), Savinho (City) 

Arsenal vs Manchester City – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain  

Choice 1: Erling Haaland (C), Phil Foden (VC)  

Choice 2: Kai Havertz (C), Gabriel Magalhaes (VC)  

Disclaimer:  

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision. 

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