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Published on 2024-09-21 07:00:48
Former Manchester City and Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna believes that Manchester City going five points clear of Arsenal early in the season would be a significant boost for Pep Guardiola’s team. Sagna sees the upcoming match between the two clubs as a turning point in the season, with City looking to extend their lead at the top of the table. Despite the potential lead, Sagna notes that City will not relax but instead try to capitalize on the momentum and further increase their advantage.
City’s task of securing a win over Arsenal will be made more challenging by the absence of key player Kevin De Bruyne, who is expected to miss the match due to a groin injury. Despite this setback, bookmakers have made Manchester City the odds-on favorite to win at 4/5, with Arsenal considered outsiders at 7/2. The absence of De Bruyne and Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard could lead to a close contest, with the potential for a repeat of last season’s goalless draw between the two teams.
Given the current odds and team absences, the outcome of the match between Manchester City and Arsenal remains uncertain. City’s status as favorites and their desire to extend their lead at the top of the table will make them a tough opponent for Arsenal, even without De Bruyne in the side. The absence of key playmakers on both teams could result in a tight and cautious game, potentially leading to another low-scoring draw between the two clubs.
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