Man City just suffered a goalless draw against Inter Milan in their Champions League opener in midweek. It ended The Citizens' perfect start to the 2024-2025 season. But in the Premier League, they are still the only team with a perfect record after 4 matches.
City's winning streak in the Premier League now stands at 13 games and they are currently two points clear at the top of the table, with a temporary gap of two points ahead of Arsenal. If they can beat the Gunners, Pep Guardiola's side could become the first team in English football history to win their first five games of a season.
On the other side, Arsenal are facing many difficulties due to injury storm. Especially the absence of Martin Odegaard has clearly affected the Gunners' ability to create opportunities and score goals.
Coach Mikel Arteta's team are second in the table, ahead of Newcastle on goal difference before entering round 5. If they win at the Etihad, they will take the top spot from Man City.
Arsenal have shown consistency even on the road. They are unbeaten away from home in their last 11 Premier League games. In their last meeting at the Etihad late last year, the North Londoners held on to a draw with Man City. However, since January 2015 under Arsene Wenger, the Gunners have not left the blue half of Manchester with the joy of victory.
Erling Haaland may be on fire with nine goals in four games, but Arsenal's five-man defence has also been impressively solid. The visitors' position is more balanced compared to Man City, so this promises to be an exciting battle.
Expected lineup
Man City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Rodri; Savinho, Silva, Foden; Haaland
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Havertz, Partey, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Trossard
