Quote from: naira on Today at 02:17:28 PM

Arteta must really prepare his troops because this match is a challenge that will change everything, the mentality of playing against Manchester City needs to be learned from the previous match. I'm sure Arteta has learned how to beat Pep Guardiola tactics, but as we know both of them have quite an interesting history and Pep Guardiola has always excelled in matters of strategy. Now it all depends on Arsenal, their fate will be determined when they face Manchester City later. Personally, this match could definitely end in a draw if both teams were in top condition. Arteta just needs to try to think of a way to stop the movements of Kevin de Bruyne and Foden because by blocking the movements of these two players, Haaland can't do as much on the field as he did against Liverpool.

In terms of h2h and looking at the previous meeting when Arsenal hosted Manchester City they managed to win 1-0 but indeed at that time several Manchester City players could not play due to injury but we can see how the pattern of attacks made is actually quite good. Now the conditions are not too different in terms of players because Manchester City will also lose some of their players including their main goalkeeper who certainly will not appear in this match, it's just that with Manchester City's midfield which is a little better than before it could not have any impact.
The mentality of young Arsenal and Manchester City players will be tested now but the advantage that Manchester City have in this match is a little better because they will play home and with the enthusiasm of supporters who are sometimes always strong, this could be one of Manchester City's encouragement to be able to get maximum results.
I don't dare to say who will win in this match but most likely if something like this happens I think playing it safe and securing 1 point they will definitely try to do as Manchester City did when facing Liverpool last week.