The Manchester City and Arsenal summit, in the English Premier League, comes at a very sensitive time, and it may have a great impact in determining the Premier League champion.
Arsenal will host Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium, at the top of the English Premier League, on Wednesday evening.
Arsenal enters the match leading, by 3 points and an additional match, from its pursuit of Manchester City, but the lead may turn to the Citizens in the event of victory, thanks to the large goal difference.
5 factors will determine the champion of this match, which observers consider the most important in the league so far:
The awakening of the Arsenal attack
Arsenal’s attack has been suffering recently, as the team has scored only one goal in the last 3 matches. Returning to score comfortably and attacking effectively may be the winning factor for the “gunners”.
Pep dominance
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, must exploit his usual dominance over Arsenal, use it to instill enthusiasm in his players, and enter with overwhelming confidence. Guardiola has won in the last 6 matches of City at the Emirates Stadium.
City experience
Manchester City should take advantage of its long experience in the competition for the title, and victory in the “league race”. Arsenal, in its current version, is entering the league race for the first time, and this matter may lead to a near collapse.
Holland
One of the most important factors that may decide the match is the league’s top scorer, Erling Haaland, who failed to score and present his usual level in Manchester City’s last 3 matches. Haaland’s return to score may decide the match for City, and his continuation of fasting may give Arsenal an opportunity to win against City, “without fangs.”
Psychological factor
The psychological factor is very important in this meeting, as Arsenal is going through a period of decline in level, for the first time this season, while Manchester City is also going through a difficult period, in which the level has declined, and the most prominent defense star, Joao Cancelo, has left the team. The team that will be able to fix itself mentally, and regain a strong level, will be the winner during the match.
