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Before becoming a Sports Journalist for Free Super Tips, Aaron spent three years studying Sports Journalism at the University of Sunderland while taking in the Black Cats' 'glory years' under Martin O'Neill. Now back in Northern Ireland he turns niche stats into predictions for FST, while he's one of the few people on this island who is equally comfortable at Windsor Park and the Aviva.
We’ve backed a tight game in our Arsenal vs Manchester City predictions, as two title hopefuls clash at the Emirates Stadium. While the game isn’t expected to feature too many goals, that doesn’t have to mean it’s a cagey affair that is light on chances.
This contest pits together two of the league’s best goalkeepers, with the pair set to shine. As a result, I’ve picked out a 47/1 Ultimate Bet Builder, with saves and shots featuring heavily.
Arsenal vs Man City Ultimate Bet Builder
Noni Madueke to have 2+ shots on target
Madueke has a chance to get a real run in the Arsenal side as Bukayo Saka recovers from injury. The winger has impressed since coming into the Gunners’ starting lineup, while he made his mark in both games for England during the recent international break.
Madueke had two shots on target in the midweek win at Athletic Bilbao. The winger faces a City side who have conceded the fourth-most shots on target so far this season. With Arsenal set to get opportunities, Madueke appeals to have a couple more efforts on target.
Tijjani Reijnders to have 1+ shots on target
Reijnders hasn’t managed to hit the heights of his debut against Wolves, but the midfielder remains an attacking threat for Manchester City. The Dutchman has recorded three shots on target across City’s last two outings, troubling both Man United and Napoli.
He’s had a total of 13 shots across his last five games for City, so he should be a problem for the Gunners this weekend.
Gianluigi Donnarumma to make 4+ saves
Donnarumma looks tailor-made for this fixture, due to his recent record against Arsenal and his ability to combat Arsenal’s set-piece threat. The Italian has impressed with back-to-back clean sheets for City, but this is his biggest test.
He’ll face plenty of shots from Arsenal in this clash, but he made eight stops for PSG across both legs of their Champions League semi-final clash with Arsenal last term. The keeper made five saves at the Emirates, while he recorded 12 saves across four Club World Cup knockout clashes.
With City conceding too many efforts on target this term, expect Donnarumma to be repeatedly called upon against Arsenal. With that in mind, he’s backed to make four or more saves on Sunday.
David Raya to make 3+ saves
At the other end, Raya could be key for Arsenal. He made seven saves against Manchester United in their opening game, while he stopped both of Athletic Bilbao’s efforts on target in midweek.
City are averaging five shots on target per game this season, so Raya is expected to be busy once again. Back the Arsenal keeper to rival his opposite number with a few saves.
Gabriel Magalhaes to be fouled 1+ times
Erling Haaland and Gabriel have personified the needle between these two sides, so their battle on Sunday should be fascinating. Gabriel has been fouled five times for Arsenal this term, with only Viktor Gyokeres drawing more fouls.
Gabriel was fouled in the meeting at the Emirates earlier this year, while he’s been fouled in four of his five appearances for Arsenal across all competitions this term.
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