Preview: Arsenal vs. Manchester City

Arsenal go up against Manchester City at the Emirates this weekend with an impressive record against the North-West side on home turf.

The Premier League champions have not won an away game against the Gunners since 1975 and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be hoping to extend that record when Roberto Mancini's men arrive in North London on Sunday.

Arsenal can edge nearer to fourth place in the league table if they clinch all three points, while City will be determined to snatch a win in order to keep up with leaders Manchester United, who currently sit seven points clear before their match against Liverpool.

Olivier Giroud is due to have a late fitness test ahead of the game as he is struggling with a knock, which means that Theo Walcott could be handed a spot in the forward role.

Meanwhile, City will be without striker Sergio Aguero due to the Argentina international's hamstring tear and Samir Nasri is also unavailable due to suspension.

Recent form

Arsenal: WWWWD

Man City: WWLWW

Possible starting lineups

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs; Arteta, Wilshere; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Podolski; Walcott

Man City: Hart; Zabaleta, Nastasic, Kompany, Clichy; Garcia, Barry; Silva, Tevez, Milner; Dzeko

Sports Mole says: 2-1