Today's game should be a cracker. Two teams in fine form and with points to prove. Arsenal will want to avenge the 3-0 mauling of last season and banish from their memory the 1-2 defeat at The Swamp a fortnight ago. City on the other hand will want to demonstrate that competing with the big boys is a serious possibility this season.Tevez will be sidelined with a knee strain and we're sure to miss his endeavour. City will need to stifle Arsenal's excellent passing game if we are to succeed. That's why ManTwitty would like to see De Jong start the game for added defensive protection and midfield bite.
Gooner old boys Toure and Adebayor will be hell bent on ensuring that their former employers leave Manchester once again with nil points. Toure is going to have to marshal the back line well if City are to secure yet another clean sheet. Adebayor meanwhile will look to continue his goal-per-game ratio by breaching the Arsenal defence, which is looking solid with the new centre-back partnership of Gallas and Vermaelen.
Arsenal are set to bring back Fabregas, whilst Rosicky could make the bench after a long lay off. To the dismay of Wenger, impish play maker Arshavin will miss the game after aggravating an injury during the midweek Russia match.
The forecast is for fine weather, which means Robinho is likely to turn on his samba magic for this home encounter. This is assuming he overcomes the thigh injury sustained on international duty.
Expected City Team - see image on right. Replace Robinho with Bellamy if the Brazilian is unfit.
Final Score Prediction : 2-2.
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