So I'll make my Gooner prediction. I reckon it will be 2-1 Arsenal. I think it's insane you play this after playing Napoli on Thursday night although a BBC article says City are unbeaten in 15 whenever they've played a PL match 2 days after a previous game.
Reasons for optimism is I think we are a bastard to score against and also Arteta has realised playing Calafiori at left back instead of the hot-headed Lewis-Skelly means we are more likely to keep 11 on the pitch. I think midfield is an advantage area for us I suspect Arteta will go long to Gyokeres as opposed to going wide through Madueke and Eze. I doubt he will be super attacking.
All bets are off if City score first though and I suspect we will see Haaland and Gabriel smash the hell out of each other all game and Haaland will find a way to score. Foden will be key for City. I'd say Arsenal do have a strong bench despite the injuries. Being able to bring Martinelli, Trossard or Nwaneri on against tired legs who played against Napoli may be decisive.
Having watched Gyokeres all season one thing he does is constantly chase and hurry the defenders and Pep will need to make sure no brain-farts at the back.
A draw helps nobody and the loser would be miles behind the Dippers already so it's a high stakes match.
Arsenal are notoriously nervous of playing City - much more fearful than playing the Dippers so there could be a psychological advantage for City, especially if they score first.
