Already taking the second spot, Manchester City has another chance to get closer to the top if they manage to win over Arsenal today.
So far the “secret” weapon for the citizens has been Carlos Tevez who has scored 7 goals and continues to pull the team ahead of its competitors.
Manchester City’s home record so far for the season is W3 D1 L0, so they haven’t lost yet at home. Meanwhile Arsenal is taking the fifth spot, with 14 points and an away record of W1 D2 L1.
The team surprisingly lost to West Bromwich at home, with 2:3, followed by another loss on Stamford Bridge with 0:2.
The last 3 games on this stadium between these two teams ended in convincing wins for Manchester City with 3:0, 4:2, 3:0. However if we scroll down the history line, we would see that in the years between 2000 and 2004, Arsenal would win both games in the season. Has this changed permanently we are about to see today.
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Here are few more interesting facts about both teams:
* Arsenal haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 15 away matches in all competitions.
* The Gunners have won just one of their last eight Premier League away games.
* City have exactly the same record as they did after eight games last season – W5 D2 L1 GD+7, though were only fifth at this stage in 2009/10.
* Carlos Tevez has been directly involved in nine of Manchester City’s 12 goals this season (two assists, seven goals), and has scored 28 times in his last 31 Premier League outings.
* Arsenal have hit the most shots in the Premier League this season (121), City the fourth fewest (70).
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Manchester City to win @ 2.50 (Open Bet365 Account – Claim your 100% Initial Bonus ): Although this seems like a 3way game, Manchester City has shown nothing but brilliance this year. Meanwhile Arsenal has shown weakness even at home against newcomers from the Championship. If Carlos Tevez has a day, I am sure City will get the 3 points and will close to only 2 points away from Chelsea.
