Manchester City’s Algerian midfielder Riyad Mahrez (L) challenges Arsenal’s French striker Alexandre Lacazette (C) during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS / POOL / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
England will have a strong dish this Friday night when the Citizens and Gunners meet in the celestial territory for the round of 16 of the FA Cup. Although those from London lead in the Premier, the most recent history widely favors Pep Guardiola’s men .
Manchester City won the last five games they played against Arsenal and, if they stretched the gap even further, they won twelve of the last thirteen they played. Beating wherever you look at it and absolute domination although the reality today may be different.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have already shown signs of a recovery that allows them to dream. Likewise, the institution of the capital has on its shoulders a record in favor of the FA Cup against the Citizens since they eliminated this rival in the last four editions.
The Colorados have not lost to Manchester City in the FA Cup since they were called Woolwich Arsenal and were part of the second division of English football. That happened in the distant February of 1904. Later, football winked at him and they defeated this opponent in three semifinals and in a round of 16.
ALL FA CUP MATCHES BETWEEN MANCHESTER CITY AND ARSENAL
FA CUP | July 18, 2020 – Arsenal 2 vs Manchester City 0
FA CUP | April 23, 2017 – Arsenal 2 vs Manchester City 1
FA CUP | February 17, 1971 – Manchester City 1 vs Arsenal 2
FA CUP | March 12, 1932 – Arsenal 1 vs Manchester City 0
FA CUP | February 20, 1904 – Arsenal 0 vs Manchester City 2
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