Jakarta –
Arsenal watching the important fight against Manchester City in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta said his team will play with 15 players. How come?
At the Emirates Stadium, Thursday (16/2/2023) early morning WIB, Arsenal will face Man City. This match is important because it will affect the standings.
Arsenal are currently still at the top of the Premier League standings with a record of 51 points from 21 games played. Man City stalked in second place with a distance of three points. Pep Guardiola’s side have played once more than Arsenal.
Emirates Stadium has a seating capacity of 60 thousand. Considering Arsenal against Man City, it looks like the stadium’s spectator seats will be filled.
The support from the fans of the north London team, Arteta, will be additional energy for Arsenal. Not just the 12th player, Arteta even called him the 15th player.
“We will be playing with 15 men tomorrow! They will be in the game on every ball and give us energy and support, and basically in everything they do. Let’s enjoy it, great night on a very special day,” said Arteta on the Arsenal site.
Arteta has a bad record when dealing with Guardiola. In seven matches, Arteta lost six and won once against his teacher.
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