Played
September 23, 2012 11:00 AM EDT
Etihad Stadium — Manchester
Referee: M. Dean
Attendance: 47318
September 23, 2012 11:00 AM EDT
Etihad Stadium — Manchester
Referee: M. Dean
Attendance: 47318
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Joleon Lescott
Premier League Preview: Manchester City - Arsenal
The title credentials of Wenger's side come into the spotlight against the holders, while the hosts need a big win after an uncertain start to the defense of their crown
By Husmukh Kerai
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MANCHESTER CITY  Hart Maicon, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy Garcia, Barry Milner, Toure, Silva Tevez |
ARSENAL
 Mannone Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs Arteta, Cazorla, Diaby Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho, Podolski |
Manchester City may welcome back Sergio Aguero (knee) to the starting lineup following his return to the squad for the midweek clash against Real Madrid, but he is expected to again start on the bench for the champions.
Samir Nasri (hamstring) was substituted in the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu and could miss the next few weeks with injury.
Pablo Zabaleta (hamstring) is also expected to return to full fitness while fellow defender Micah Richards (ankle) remains a long-term absentee with no date earmarked for his return.
Wojciech Szczesny (ankle) is available for Arsene Wenger to select after the young stopper sat out the match against Montpellier, but the Arsenal boss could opt for Vito Mannone, with the Italian having made three impressive appearances this term.
Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Emmanuel Frimpong (ACL) both resumed for training for the Gunners this week, but both are another couple of weeks away from a first team return.
Bacary Sagna (broken leg) and Tomas Rosicky (Achilles) are also set to return alongside the young duo, with the match against West Ham on Oct. 6 likely to be their first involvement in the squad this season.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
The three encounters between Manchester City and Arsenal last season all ended 1-0.
- The defending champion has won 29 and lost none of its last 31 Premier League home matches.
- There have been four red cards in the last four Premier League games between these two sides.
- Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla (pictured right) has created more scoring chances for teammates from open play than any other player (14).
- Arsenal has lost just one of its last 10 Premier League away games.
- Sunday's referee is Mike Dean and Arsenal has won just one of the last 14 Premier League matches with him in charge.
Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Manchester City 1-2 Arsenal
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Manchester City 0-2 Arsenal
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Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | Jan 13, 2013 | Arsenal 0 - Manchester City 2 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | Sep 23, 2012 | Manchester City 1 - Arsenal 1 |
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| Club Friendlies (FR) | Jul 27, 2012 | Arsenal 0 - Manchester City 2 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | Apr 8, 2012 | Arsenal 1 - Manchester City 0 |
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| English Premier League (EPL) (EPL) | Dec 18, 2011 | Manchester City 1 - Arsenal 0 |
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Manchester City
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| May 25, 2013 | Manchester City 5 - Chelsea 3 | FR |
| May 23, 2013 | Chelsea 3 - Manchester City 4 | FR |
| May 19, 2013 | Manchester City 2 - Norwich City 3 | EPL |
| May 14, 2013 | Reading 0 - Manchester City 2 | EPL |
| May 11, 2013 | Manchester City 0 - Wigan Athletic 1 | FA |
Arsenal
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| May 19, 2013 | Newcastle 0 - Arsenal 1 | EPL |
| May 14, 2013 | Arsenal 4 - Wigan Athletic 1 | EPL |
| May 4, 2013 | QPR 0 - Arsenal 1 | EPL |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Arsenal 1 - Manchester United 1 | EPL |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Fulham 0 - Arsenal 1 | EPL |
| 1 | Joe Hart | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Vincent Kompany | Defender |
| 5 | Pablo Zabaleta | Defender |
| 6 | Joleon Lescott | Defender |
| 22 | Gael Clichy | Defender |
| 11 | Scott Sinclair | Midfielder |
| 14 | Javi García | Midfielder |
| 21 | David Silva | Striker |
| 42 | Yaya Touré | Midfielder |
| 10 | Edin Dzeko | Striker |
| 16 | Sergio Agüero | Striker |
| 30 | Costel Pantilimon | Goalkeeper |
| 13 | Aleksandar Kolarov | Defender |
| 33 | Matija Nastasic | Defender |
| 17 | Jack Rodwell | Midfielder |
| 18 | Gareth Barry | Midfielder |
| 32 | Carlos Tévez | Striker |
| 45 | Mario Balotelli | Striker |
| 24 | Vito Mannone | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Per Mertesacker | Defender |
| 6 | Laurent Koscielny | Defender |
| 25 | Carl Jenkinson | Defender |
| 28 | Kieran Gibbs | Defender |
| 2 | A. Diaby | Midfielder |
| 8 | Mikel Arteta | Midfielder |
| 16 | Aaron Ramsey | Midfielder |
| 19 | Santi Cazorla | Midfielder |
| 9 | Lukas Podolski | Striker |
| 27 | Gervinho | Striker |
| - | Damián Martínez | Goalkeeper |
| 27 | Andre Santos | Defender |
| 20 | Johan Djourou | Defender |
| 35 | Francis Coquelin | Midfielder |
| 12 | Olivier Giroud | Striker |
| 14 | Theo Walcott | Striker |
| 15 | Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | Striker |
Results
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Match News
Top Scorers
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Robin van Persie Striker Man United |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
