Arsenal vs Manchester City. Who will win the first big match of the new year?

On Saturday, January 1, the Emirates Stadium will host a duel between Arsenal and Manchester City as part of the next round of the English Premier League.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Arsenal vs Manchester City facts
• ODDs
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Arsenal vs Manchester City

Arsenal

The Gunners, after a very unsuccessful start of the new season, managed not only to level their position in the English Championship, but even managed to break into the top four of the tournament table. It is precisely getting into the Champions League zone that is the main task of the team in the current draw.

The large number of strong competitors makes this task more difficult, but still the class of Arsenal footballers allows them to play on equal terms against serious opponents. In the new game it will be extremely difficult for the Gunners to claim all three points and Mikel Arteta's charges will really have to work hard to please their fans.

Manchester City

Manchester City finished last year as the leader of the Premier League and Pep Guardiola's team certainly wants to repeat their success and win gold medals again. The townspeople gave a solid winning stretch in December and clearly do not intend to slow down in the new year.

Manchester City had squad problems due to injuries, but now the situation in this regard has improved and the Spanish mentor can count on all of his top players. There is no doubt that the Townspeople will be number one in the London match.

Arsenal vs Manchester City facts

• In the first round of this Premier League season, Manchester City easily beat Arsenal 5-0;
• Only in two of the last five matches between teams in all tournaments there was a bet on total over 2.5 goals;
• Only in one of the last five games between opponents was the bet on "both teams to score";
• Manchester City have won four of their last five matches against Arsenal in all competitions.

ODDs from download 1xbet

1xbet, a popular betting company among football fans, offers its players the following quotes for such an interesting match of the new round of the English Championship: you can bet on Arsenal's victory for 5.60, on a draw result - for 4.50, and on Manchester City's victory - for 1. 51. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

The first day of the new year will give fans of English football a match between Arsenal and Manchester City, in which the guests seem to be the clear favorites. The townspeople strive to defend their championship title, so in such a game they are unlikely to play carelessly, but will try to get the maximum points. The Gunners have played very poorly against their opponent in recent years and even the home status of the meeting does not add optimism to their fans. An interesting choice in this case can be a bet on Manchester City with a handicap (-1.5) for 2.25.