Manchester City can take a big step toward top three while Arsenal needs three points to add distance to their followers. The Match of the Week takes place at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Manchester City v Arsenal
Premier League Round 16
City of Manchester Stadium
14-12-2013@ 12.45 UK









How are the two teams form?

After the weekends draw against Southampton, Manchester City are unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches and is currently 4th in the table. Sergio Aguero is second on the topscorer list with 12 goals so far this season. The Argentinian striker has scored in the last two matches.

Arsenal are flying at the moment and are also unbeaten in their last four matches. They are currently 1st in the Premier League, 5 points clear of Liverpool 2nd. Arsenal's top scorer is currently Aaron Ramsey with 8 goals this season, and the midfielder has been one of the profiles so far.

Both clubs have a Champions League match to play before the first meeting of the season. The last meeting between the two sides was a friendly in August which Arsenal won 3-1.

What are the probable line-ups?

Stevan Jovetic, Matija Nastasic and David Silva are all unavailable for Manchester City due to calf injuries. Furthermore, Richard Wright is out with a knock. For Arsenal Diaby and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are out with knee injuries while Ryo Miyachi, Lukas Podolski and Bacary Sagna are struggling with hamstring injuries. Yaya Sanogo is still suffering with a back injury.

Hart

Zabaleta - Demichelis - Kompany - Clichy

Navas - Touré - Fernandinho - Nasri

Aguero - Negredo
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Giroud

Cazorla  - Ozil - Wilshere

Arteta - Ramsey

Gibbs - Mertesacker - Koscielny - Jenkinson

Szczesny

What to expect from this match?

Last time Arsenal visited Manchester they lost at Old Trafford, and it will not be any easier at the City of Manchester Stadium. Both teams are on an unbeaten streak, but I expect one of the teams to walk off the picth as losers - this will not end in a draw. Arsenal is in a position where they don't have to control the match, and can allow City to come forward. And City will come forward as this is their home, and three will mean a difference before going into the Christmas program. Aguero is playing well at the moment, and can be decisive on Saturday, but at the same time Arsenal's defends looks better than ever. I expect this match to be close, but Arsenal to pull out with a 1-0 victory.

What are the odds?

Manchester City are favorites with most bookmakers, and Boylesports are holding a 20/21 odds on the sky blue. BetVictor offers a 14/5 on a draw while Coral gives 7/2 for an Arsenal victory.