On Sun Feb 21st, in week 25, Arsenal hosts Manchester City at Emirates Stadium in a Premier League match. Arsenal is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Benfica. Pizzi struck first for Benfica in the 55th minute on a penalty, then Bukayo Saka tied it up for Arsenal in the 57th minute on a penalty earning Arsenal at least a draw. Arsenal should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Manchester City recorded a 3-1 win against Everton. Phil Foden struck first for Manchester City in the 32nd minute, but Richarlison got the equalizer for Everton in the 37th minute. Manchester City is on a hot streak lately, having won 10 of their last 10.
Arsenal and Manchester City last played eachother at the Etihad Stadium on Oct 17th. Manchester City was victorious by a score of 1 to 0 in front of an empty stadium. Raheem Sterling struck first for Manchester City in the 23rd minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Arsenal was frustrated by Manchester City’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Manchester City ended the match with the shutout victory.
İlkay Gündoğan has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, hes scored four goals for Manchester City. Arsenal’s most prolific scorer has been Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The attacker has netted three goals over the last 5 matches
Arsenal will be without David Luiz, Kieran Tierney, Bernd Leno and Pablo Marí, while Manchester City will be without Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Agüero, Rodri, İlkay Gündoğan, Fernandinho, Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké, Palmer and Scott Carson.