Premier League: Manchester City vs. Arsenal Preview, Betting Tips, Predictions, Picks (April 26)

The big day has come, with the reigning Premier League champions, ManchesterCity hosting the current leaders, Arsenal. The two units are the only ones left in the title race, and Tuesday’s event might decide which one takes the trophy at the end of the season. Man City is in almost perfect shape, enjoying fantastic performances and results. On the other side is vulnerable Arsenal, who won only three of the last nine points. In all three matches, the result was a draw.

Manchester City vs. Arsenal Preview

Manchester City (-195) is coming off a win over Sheffield United in the FA Cup semis at the famous Wembley. They were better than the Blades, which has been their 11th win over the past 12 events, with one draw in Munich against Bayern 1-1.

The Citizens are in excellent shape, playing outstanding yet lethal football. They are direct, without too much stalling, always trying to score and pressure the rivals. The only one who is slowing the game is Grealish, but Guardiola probably has some ideas for which he needs the Englishman.

At Etihad, this unit has 11 straight triumphs, most with at least three goals scored. For instance, we’ve seen them net 28 times over the course of seven events.

Arsenal (+475) saved that one point against Southampton, 3-3, even though being down 1-3 a few minutes before the end of the regulations. Nobody knows what has happened with Mikel Arteta’s unit, but their form plummeted over the past three games.

After losing a two-goal edge over Liverpool and West Ham, we knew the morale was low, but after a hit against the Saints, we are sure it’s now even worse. The players looked deflated against Southampton, who caught them napping early on, not having the juice to jump up and respond.

The Gunners didn’t lose in the past six contests but have only three victories. Five of those events were with at least three goals, and Arsenal scored at least twice in the same number of contests.

Manchester City vs. Arsenal

Foden is back in training, while Nathan Ake strained his hamstring and is unavailable until the end of May.

Granit Xhaka is injured, and the captain won’t be ready until May. Saliba is out as well, Tomiyasu also, and his absence is due to an MCL injury, while Mohamed Elnenly took a hit in his knee and isn’t available for the next few days.

Manchester City vs. Arsenal Head to Head Games

City was better at the Emirates, beating the Gunners 1-3 with a commanding performance. In those moments, Arsenal had a three-point lead, yet with this victory, the teams got leveled. The situation is similar now.

The Citizens have seven consecutive triumphs over Arsenal. When looking at the events at the Etihad Stadium, we didn’t see the Gunners netting in the previous four contests.

Manchester City vs. Arsenal Predictions

City has more quality, its form is at a much higher level, and compared to Arsenal, their morale is incredibly better. They already smashed the Gunners once this year, and in our opinion, Guardiola’s unit will do it again. The odds are -195, but we would go with the hosts covering a 1.5-goal gap, which is +115.

Manchester City vs. Arsenal Pick: Manchester City -1.5 +115