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Reaction
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Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal problem pinpointed after Man City struggles as Kai Havertz "pining" claim made
Arsenal were crying out for Kai Havertz in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City on Sunday, and Viktor Gyokeres has been guilty of being "flat-footed" in big games, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Sep 23, 14:16
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Arsenal 1-1 Man City: Pep Guardiola’s ‘park-the-bus’ tactics justified after “an admission of deficiencies” in Premier League clash
Manchester City's "dogged" performance in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Premier League rivals Arsenal represented “another step in the right direction” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Sep 22, 18:50
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Arsenal legend defends Mikel Arteta after controversial Mikel Merino decision in Man City Premier League draw
An Arsenal legend defends Mikel Arteta's decision to start Mikel Merino over Ethan Nwaneri or Eberechi Eze in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the Premier League.Sep 22, 14:08
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Mikel Arteta creates history in Manchester City draw as question marks about Premier League title race credentials arise
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta creates history in his side's 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, though there are concerns about his team's title credentials.Sep 21, 22:40
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Arsenal 1-1 Man City: Why Mikel Arteta has no reason to celebrate broken record after Gabriel Martinelli heroics
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta broke a record in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City, but the Spaniard has no reason to celebrate his unprecedented feat against Pep Guardiola.Sep 21, 19:43
The Match
Match Report
Gabriel Martinelli smashes the windows on Pep Guardiola's bus as Arsenal rescue a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both Arsenal and Manchester City ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up all of the Manchester City injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
Build-up
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Arsenal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Saka, Odegaard, Saliba, Stones decisions made for Premier League clash
Arsenal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.Sep 21, 15:15
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Martin Odegaard shares Arsenal injury update before Man City match as Mikel Arteta replacement options assessed
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard shares an update on his recovery from a shoulder injury ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.Sep 21, 12:09
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Arsenal vs. Man City: Mikel Arteta receives 'double injury boost' before Premier League clash as hotel video released
Arsenal reportedly receive a double fitness boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City, as one of Mikel Arteta's star England talents returns to full training.Sep 21, 11:49
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Arsenal vs. Man City predictions: Mikel Arteta to knock Pep Guardiola out of Premier League title race?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, the Sports Mole team picks their winner for the blockbuster contest.Sep 20, 16:35
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Arsenal vs. Man City: How Gunners can play into Viktor Gyokeres's hands after Champions League hat-trick
Arsenal can play into Viktor Gyokeres's hands against Manchester City on Sunday and will not fear defeat against their former perpetual nemesis, Charles Watts has told Sports Mole.Sep 20, 16:01
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Erling Haaland vs. Viktor Gyokeres: Who will have the biggest impact on Arsenal vs. Man City?
Sports Mole examines how Viktor Gyokeres and Erling Haaland could potentially influence Sunday’s Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City.Sep 19, 22:27
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Arsenal vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola hopeful in avoiding another “disaster” against “extraordinary” Mikel Arteta
Pep Guardiola is keen to avoid a repeat of last season’s “disaster” at the Emirates Stadium where his Manchester City side lock horns with Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.Sep 19, 18:05
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Arsenal vs. Man City: Arteta could achieve managerial first as Guardiola bids to avoid setting unwanted record in Premier League showdown
Mikel Arteta could achieve a managerial first and Pep Guardiola is in danger of setting an unwanted record in Sunday’s Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.Sep 19, 17:59
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Arsenal battle: John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Rayan Ait-Nouri updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of the Manchester City injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.Sep 19, 16:20
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Man City predicted XI vs. Arsenal: Possible lineup for Premier League match
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League trip to Arsenal.Sep 19, 16:08
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Arsenal predicted XI vs. Man City: Possible lineup for Premier League match
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League match hosting of Manchester City.Sep 19, 15:58
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Arsenal vs. Man City: “Favourites by a mile” predicted to win Premier League clash against team “a long way” from their best
Man City have the potential to “frustrate” Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates, but the Gunners should still be considered as “favourites by a mile”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Sep 19, 13:00
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Arsenal vs. Man City: How to watch Premier League clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League Manchester derby between rivals Manchester City and Manchester United.Sep 18, 07:55
Arsenal injury, suspension news and return dates for Man City clash: Saka, Odegaard, White, Havertz, Jesus latest
Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal and suspension news ahead of their Premier League derby clash with rivals Manchester City on Sunday.Sep 18, 07:45
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Who is the referee and VAR for Arsenal vs. Manchester City? Past controversies and both teams' records when in charge
Sep 17, 18:19
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Arsenal dealt major concern before Man City as Martin Odegaard suffers second shoulder injury
Martin Odegaard suffers his second shoulder injury of the season in Arsenal's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest, as the Gunners are dealt a serious blow before their clash with Manchester City.Sep 13, 12:47
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