FootyMAD's Manchester City match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Arsenal fixture

Arsenal face a trip to Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 35 of the 83 previous games, with the hosts winning just 27.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Thu 04 MayMan City1 - 3ArsenalPREM
2005/2006Sat 22 OctArsenal1 - 0Man CityPREM
2004/2005Tue 04 JanArsenal1 - 1Man CityPREM
2004/2005Wed 27 OctMan City1 - 2ArsenalLGEC
2004/2005Sat 25 SepMan City0 - 1ArsenalPREM
2003/2004Sun 01 FebArsenal2 - 1Man CityPREM
2003/2004Sun 31 AugMan City1 - 2ArsenalPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Sky Blues have conceded a disappointing 9 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Arsenal's away form is none too clever either, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Gunners, and 6 goals against.

Man City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches. Arsenal see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man City61143104
Arsenal641114713

FootyMad's prediction ...

Gunners have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from City of Manchester Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Man City Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Arsenal 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.