Chris Sutton has provided us with his Arsenal vs Man City prediction, although the BBC pundit has insisted tonight’s meeting between the Premier League‘s frontrunners is not a title decider.
The former Celtic and Blackburn striker has tipped Arsenal to prevail this evening with their lead at the summit intact, but he is no stranger to remaining stubborn in his estimations.
Even with a victory over their nearest title rivals and a potential six point gap established, Sutton insisted that tonight’s game is not in fact a title decider contrary to popular belief, and still believes Manchester City have the title-winning know-how to retain their crown.
Speaking to the BBC, Sutton said: “It’s so hard to call because they both have so much attacking talent, but it’s worth pointing out that Arteta made lots of changes when he went to City in the FA Cup and did not show his hand in that game.
“Arsenal are not going change the way they play – they can’t. From my experience of being in title races, you cannot start being conservative halfway through the season.
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“So, I am sure the Gunners will be bold and play with the same intensity they usually do. It’s the right thing to do because I am not convinced by City defensively – they have had so many different combinations at the back this season, which hasn’t helped.
“I would not be surprised if this game ended up in a draw but, if I am going to pick a winner, I am going with Arsenal. When they get chances, they will take them.
“This is not a title decider, though. There is still a very long way to go and I still think City will win the league, even if they lose on Wednesday.”
With Golden Boot leader Erling Haaland remaining an injury doubt, he also went on to dismiss suggestions that Pep Guardiola’s side are better when the Norwegian doesn’t feature.
“The suggestion City are a better team without Haaland is a stupid one. It is the players around him who need to do better – we know they are not playing as well as they can.
“People are looking at Haaland but he needs a supply line and, if it is what it should be, then Haaland will get chances – and we know he will take them.”
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