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Manchester City FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Manchester City FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Wed 26 Apr 2023 · 19:00 UTC Etihad Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Ruben Dias 45' Y
Jack Grealish 75' Y
Jack Grealish 76' Y
Y 76' Thomas Partey
Rodri 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester City FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Eddie Smart
  • Referee Michael Oliver

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Manchester City FC 5 15
2 Arsenal FC 5 12
3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5 10
4 Brentford FC 5 9
5 Leeds United FC 5 9
6 Liverpool FC 5 9
7 Everton FC 5 9
8 Hull City AFC 5 8
9 Newcastle United FC 5 8
10 Chelsea FC 5 7
11 Ipswich Town FC 5 6
12 Manchester United FC 5 5
13 Nottingham Forest FC 5 5
14 Sunderland AFC 5 4
15 Crystal Palace FC 5 4
16 Aston Villa FC 5 4
17 AFC Bournemouth 5 3
18 Coventry City FC 5 3
19 Fulham FC 5 2
20 Tottenham Hotspur FC 5 2

Head-to-Head

12
3
3
Manchester City FC 18 games · Avg 2.8 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-26 Manchester City FC 4–1 Arsenal FC 2023-02-15 Arsenal FC 1–3 Manchester City FC 2023-01-27 Manchester City FC 1–0 Arsenal FC 2022-01-01 Arsenal FC 1–2 Manchester City FC 2021-08-28 Manchester City FC 5–0 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Manchester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr Arsenal FC H 4–1 W
22 Apr Sheffield United FC H 3–0 W
19 Apr FC Bayern München A 1–1 D
15 Apr Leicester City FC H 3–1 W
11 Apr FC Bayern München H 3–0 W
08 Apr Southampton FC A 4–1 W
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr Manchester City FC A 1–4 L
21 Apr Southampton FC H 3–3 D
16 Apr West Ham United FC A 2–2 D
09 Apr Liverpool FC A 2–2 D
01 Apr Leeds United FC H 4–1 W
19 Mar Crystal Palace FC H 4–1 W

Season Stats

Manchester City FC Arsenal FC
#1 Position #2
15 Points 12
5 Played 5
5 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 4 / 0 / 1
13 Scored 8
5 Conceded 4
+8 GD +4
3.00 PPG 2.40
100% Win % 80%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
40% Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
60% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Manchester City FC are 1st (15 pts). Arsenal FC are 2nd (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester City FC
Erling Haaland 5 G
Rayan Cherki 3 G 2 A
Antoine Semenyo 2 G 3 A
Josko Gvardiol 1 G 2 A
Marc Guehi 1 G 1 A
Arsenal FC
Bukayo Saka 3 G
Martin Odegaard 2 G
Kai Havertz 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Etihad Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Manchester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 7' The deadlock is broken! Kevin De Bruyne gets on the scoresheet on 7 minutes.
  • 12' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 17' Leandro Trossard is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester City FC tonight.
  • 22' Manchester City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Arsenal FC's shape.
  • 27' Switzerland international Granit Xhaka has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thomas Partey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester City FC.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Ruben Dias is booked for Manchester City FC — Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. John Stones makes it 2-0.
  • 47' Magnificent from John Stones! That is 19 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 52' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 54' A stunning finish from Kevin De Bruyne — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 59' Jorginho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 60' The whistle greets Martinelli as he departs to be replaced by Leandro Trossard.
  • 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Arteta might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 70' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 72' Manchester City FC make a change. Ilkay Gundogan trudges off to be replaced by Riyad Mahrez on 72 minutes.
  • 75' Manchester City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 75.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. Jack Grealish is booked for Manchester City FC — Yellow card on 76.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Kevin De Bruyne as he leaves the pitch. Julian Alvarez steps in for Manchester City FC.
  • 86' What a strike from Rob Holding! The score is 4-1.
  • 87' Phil Foden is replacing Jack Grealish for the Manchester City FC side.
  • 88' The referee shows Manchester City FC player a Yellow card on 88.
  • Another three points for Manchester City FC.

Lineups

Manchester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pep Guardiola

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin De Bruyne 6
Raheem Sterling 5
Erling Haaland 5
Sergio Aguero 3
Ferran Torres 2
Rodri 2
Bukayo Saka 2
Kai Havertz 2

Head to Head

2023-04-26 Manchester City FC 4–1 Arsenal FC 2023-02-15 Arsenal FC 1–3 Manchester City FC 2023-01-27 Manchester City FC 1–0 Arsenal FC 2022-01-01 Arsenal FC 1–2 Manchester City FC 2021-08-28 Manchester City FC 5–0 Arsenal FC

Manchester City FC Form

2023-04-26 Manchester City FC 4–1 Arsenal FC W 2023-04-22 Manchester City FC 3–0 Sheffield United FC W 2023-04-19 FC Bayern München 1–1 Manchester City FC D 2023-04-15 Manchester City FC 3–1 Leicester City FC W 2023-04-11 Manchester City FC 3–0 FC Bayern München W 2023-04-08 Southampton FC 1–4 Manchester City FC W

Arsenal FC Form

2023-04-26 Manchester City FC 4–1 Arsenal FC L 2023-04-21 Arsenal FC 3–3 Southampton FC D 2023-04-16 West Ham United FC 2–2 Arsenal FC D 2023-04-09 Liverpool FC 2–2 Arsenal FC D 2023-04-01 Arsenal FC 4–1 Leeds United FC W 2023-03-19 Arsenal FC 4–1 Crystal Palace FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.44 Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Manchester City FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester City FC67% Draw19% Arsenal FC14%
Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Manchester City FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Arsenal FC
33%
Manchester City FC or Arsenal FC
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester City FC50% Draw38% Arsenal FC12%
Actual: Manchester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
4.6%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC

Handicap Manchester City FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 20% 54%
-1.5 46% — 54%
-1 46% 21% 33%
-0.5 67% — 33%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 8% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.