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With all eyes from across the Premier League falling on the Emirates in midweek, Arsenal will welcome Manchester City to north London.
Arsenal
Starting with the hosts, while Arsenal might still find themselves in the midst of a remarkable Premier League campaign, it appears that the Gunners are enduring somewhat of a recent wobble. Although Mikel Arteta s youngsters might still find themselves holding a shock three-point buffer at the top of the Premier League table, the Gunners do have the feel of a side seeking a crucial boost on Wednesday night. Left stunned away at relegation scrappers Everton on February 4th as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at Goodison Park, fans around north London saw their side drop more points over the weekend. Eventually having to settle for a hugely controversial 1-1 draw with Brentford, Arteta s side will be desperate to lay down a heavyweight marker at the Emirates. Although Arsenal might find themselves seeking a February boost, it should be highlighted that the Gunners have lost just a pair of their Premier League appearances so far this season.
Team News
Although ex-Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus might be inching closer towards a return, the 25-year-old will once again miss out on Wednesday night. The trio of Mohamed Elneny, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson will also play no part in midweek.
While January arrival Leandro Trossard might have bagged his first Arsenal strike over the weekend, the Belgium international will likely have to settle for a spot on the bench.
Manchester City
As for the visitors, managing to make an essential return to winning ways over the weekend, Manchester City will now be feeling like they can defend their Premier League crown in 2023. While Pep Guardiola s superstars might have been left stunned on February 5th as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Tottenham, the former Barcelona boss saw his side come roaring back in some style. Eventually putting on a first-half romp as they cruised their way to a 3-1 romp against Aston Villa a few days ago, the Sky Blues now sit just three points adrift of Wednesday s hosts. Making an immediate return to winning ways, Guardiola s side should also be boosted by an eye-catching record against their title rivals. Extending on their FA Cup adventure last month after securing a 1-0 victory against the Gunners on home soil, City have won each of their last six straight meetings a run that stems back to July 2020.
Team News
Manchester City will make the trip to the Emirates in midweek without England international John Stones. However, Kevin De Bruyne will keep his spot in Guardiola s midfield after returning against Aston Villa last weekend.
While Erling Haaland might have drawn a blank in three domestic appearances on the spin, the Premier League record-breaker will spearhead City s attack on Wednesday night.
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