Held on Sunday, this is the predicted line-up for Man City vs Arsenal

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The big match in the Premier League between Manchester City (Man City) and guests Arsenal will be held on Sunday (31/32024) starting at 22.30 WIB at the Etihad Stadium.

This match deserves to be called a big match because it will bring together two of the top Premier League teams. Both are also at the top of the Premier League standings.

Arsenal is currently at the top of the standings with 64 points. Meanwhile Man City is in third place with 63 points. Liverpool is in second place with the same value as Arsenal.

Both coaches have certainly prepared strategies for facing this vital match. If they win, Arsenal will further strengthen their position as leaders of the standings. Meanwhile, Man City is also trying to win the top position. They must get three points in this week 29 match in order to return to first place.

Manchester City regroup after the international break with six players in doubt to feature on Sunday against Arsenal.

Ederson remains a concern after the injury he suffered against Liverpool, while Kevin De Bruyne did not join the Belgian national team due to a groin problem.

Kyle Walker, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Matheus Nunes all suffered injuries while playing for their respective countries.

Jurrien Timber is the only Arsenal player confirmed to be absent from this match. Bukayo Saka did not play for England during the international break due to problems hamstrings, but looks set to play against Man City. Gabriel Martinelli also only played for the Brazilian national team, but is predicted to have time to recover from a leg injury.

Man City coach, Pep Guardiola, is expected to use a 4-1-4-1 formation in this home match. Erling Haaland will again be the mainstay as the sole striker in the front row.

This striker from Norway will be supported by four players, namely Bernardo Silva, Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden. Rodri will operate as a player who connects the back and front lines.

Menuel Akanji and Ruben Dias will work together in the heart of defense. They will be accompanied by Kyle Walker on the right and Nathan Ake on the left. This back row will guard the Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson.

In the Arsenal camp, coach Mikel Arteta is expected to use his flagship 4-3-3 pattern. The Spanish coach will field the trio of Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka in the attack line.

They will be supported by a midfield consisting of Declan Rice, Italian player Jorginho and Martin Odegaard. Meanwhile, the back row was guarded by Ben White, William Lintasa, Gabriel Magalhaes and player from Poland Jakub Kiwior. The position of goalkeeper will be entrusted to David Raya.

This match promises to be an exciting match because Pep Guardiola will compete in strategy against Mikel Arteta, who was once his assistant at Manchester City. Last year, Arsenal also led the Premier League standings for almost the entire season before being overtaken by Man City at the last moment.

Predicted line-up:
Manchester City (4-1-4-1)
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Back: Kyle Walker, Menuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake
Middle: Rodri
Middle: Bernardo Silva, Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden
Forward: Erling Haaland
Coach: Pep Guardiola

Arsenal (4-3-3:
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Back: Ben White, William Lintasa, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Jakub Kiwior
Middle: Declan Rice, Italian Jorginho, Martin Odegaard
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka
Coach: Mikel Arteta