Arsenal vs Manchester City | Pre-Match Insights

Arsenal vs Manchester City | Pre-Match Insights

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has failed to overcome Manchester City in any of the five Premier League meetings between the two sides. As we previously mentioned, Arsenal has lost its last 10 games against Manchester City in the league- a streak that started before Arteta took over as the Gunners' manager. However, Arteta's five meetings with Manchester City in the Premier League have all ended in defeats for Arsenal - a worrying trend that the Spaniard must address.

The recent Premier League meetings between Arsenal and Manchester City have not been without controversy, with the Gunners having a player sent off in both matches played last season. Granit Xhaka was shown a red card in the away fixture, while Gabriel saw red in the home match. Only against Newcastle United between 2010 and 2011 have Arsenal had a red card in three consecutive Premier League matches. This adds to Arsenal's struggle against Manchester City and their credibility as a competitive club.

Arsenal has faced criticism for their inability to adapt to Manchester City's style of play, which often leaves the Gunners exposed and vulnerable at the back. The lack of a solid defensive structure has been a consistent problem for the North-London side, especially against the Cityzens, who boast a wealth of attacking talent.

Manchester City has now established a clear dominance over Arsenal, winning six consecutive games at the Emirates/Highbury combined. No other team has won seven consecutive away games against the Gunners before, a feat that Manchester City could achieve if they win their next Premier League clash with Arsenal.

In conclusion, Arsenal's struggles against Manchester City have continued into the current season. The Gunners have lost all five Premier League meetings to date with them under Mikel Arteta, and they've had a player sent off in each of their last two fixtures against the league giants. Manchester City is a side that Arsenal desperately needs to overcome if they aspire to regain their status in the Premier League. If they fail to break their losing streak against Manchester City soon, the Gunners risk fading into insignificance in the Premier League.

Summary:

• Arsenal have lost their last 10 Premier League games against Manchester City, their longest losing run against an opponent in their league history.

• Manchester City have won their last six away games against Arsenal in all competitions, as many as they had in their previous 61 visits to the Emirates/Highbury combined (D18 L37). No team has ever won seven consecutive away games against the Gunners before.

• Manchester City are the only side Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has failed to beat in the Premier League, losing all five of his meetings with them.

• Arsenal had a player sent off in both Premier League meetings with Manchester City last season (Granit Xhaka away, Gabriel home). Only against Newcastle between 2010 and 2011 have the Gunners had a red card in three consecutive Premier League games.

• Arsenal have lost their last eight Premier League games against reigning champions, conceding at least two goals each time (6 of those vs Manchester City). Their last such victory was a 1-0 win over Leicester in April 2017.