FM Preview: Manchester City v Arsenal 24 Oct 2010

Last updated : 23 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Arsenal fixture

Man. City prepare to entertain Arsenal at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 36 of the 88 previous games, with the Sky Blues winning just 31.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2009, with Man. City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 AprArsenal0 - 0Man. CityPREM
2009/2010Wed 02 DecMan. City3-0ArsenalLGEC
2009/2010Sat 12 SepMan. City4 - 2ArsenalPREM
2008/2009Sat 04 AprArsenal2 - 0Man. CityPREM
2008/2009Sat 22 NovMan. City3 - 0ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sat 02 FebMan. City1 - 3ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sat 25 AugArsenal1 - 0Man. CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 4 conceded.

The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Gunners, and 6 goals against.

Man. City's total of 17 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Arsenal's total of 14 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. City641111713
Arsenal640216912

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. City are starting to turn City of Manchester Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Man. City Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Arsenal 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.