Manchester City Vs Arsenal: Pep Guardiola Is Hunting For The Fifth Victory Of The Season

Phil Foden will be the mainstay of Manchester City Coach Pep Guardiola (photo: x @ManCity)

JAKARTA - The fight between the two Premier League giants, Manchester City and Arsenal, was in the main spotlight on the weekend of Sunday 22 September. This match is a meeting between the top two teams last season, and has been the duel we had been waiting for.

Both teams came into this match after a goalless draw in the Champions League match. Manchester City failed to break into Inter Milan's defense, while Arsenal needed a heroic action from goalkeeper David Raya to get a point from Atalanta BC.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola previously failed in the Champions League against Inter Milan, the team they beat in last year's final. Even so, City still maintains a perfect record in the Premier League, having beaten Brentford thanks to goals from Erling Haaland, who has now scored nine goals in the first four games of the season.

Arsenal, on the other hand, performed solidly with a strong defense, but they are still looking for a sharp form of attack after losing an injured captain Martin Zendegaard. In London's previous north derby, Arsenal won a narrow victory thanks to Gabriel Magalhaes' goal.

City are seeded for their fifth straight win at the start of the season and Arsenal are trying to keep the pace unbeaten in 12 away games, this match is expected to be very interesting.

Both Manchester City and Arsenal will face challenges without a key player. Kevin De Bruyne of City is not expected to be fielded to avoid the risk of further injury, while Arsenal will lose Martin Zendegaard in a long time.

City will rely on Phil Foden to replace De Bruyne, while Arsenal will have to wait for Raheem Sterling's chance to make his debut at home to his former club.

Player Composition Forecast

Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Rodri; Savinho, Silva, Foden; Haaland.

Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Havertz, Partey, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Trossard.