A record that gives them no hope of victory – Stat Preview: Manchester City vs Arsenal (Premier League)

In what is arguably the most important game in the race for the Premier League title this season, Manchester City against Arsenal is certainly a must win for either side.

Manchester City sit in second place at present, five points behind the current league leaders Arsenal but with two games in hand. The hosts on Wednesday night need wins in their games in hand to go one point above Arsenal and keep their chance of retaining the Premier League title well within reach, as well as the possibility of securing a treble this campaign.

Pep Guardiola’s side come into the game in great form, coming off the back off an emphatic 3-0 victory against Sheffield United, with Riyad Mahrez scoring an impressive hat-trick to send his side into a Manchester derby FA Cup final.

Mikel Arteta’s side have performed astoundingly all season, but have struggled to maintain their fantastic form over the past few weeks, suffering three consecutive draws in the Premier League and leaving an enticing opportunity for City to snatch the title away.

The Gunners will have to put on an aggressive attacking performance at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night if they want to keep their chances of securing the Premier League title alive, and ahead of the game, here are all the important statistics and potential landmark moments to look out for!

Manchester City

• Manchester City have won eight of their last nine Premier League games, including their last six in a row.

• In home matches at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City have won 17 of their last 19 games, though their last four defeats at home have come against London sides (Chelsea, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Brentford).

• In all competitions, Manchester City are undefeated in 16 matches, having won 13 of these games with their last competitive defeat coming against Tottenham on February 5.

• Erling Haaland now has 48 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions this season – a record for a Premier League player in a single season.

• Erling Haaland has scored 38% of Manchester City’s 127 goals in the 2022/23 campaign so far.

Arsenal

• Arsenal’s recent form has seen a slump in pace, with three consecutive draws in the Premier League.

• Arsenal are currently on the longest unbeaten run of any side in the Premier League (10 games) with their last competitive defeat coming against Manchester City back in February.

• Gabriel Martinelli has been involved in 11 goals in his last 10 Premier League home games for Arsenal, registering eight goals and three assists. He has 15 Premier League goals this season – the joint most by a Brazilian player in a single campaign, alongside Roberto Firmino in 2017/18.

Previous Meetings

• Manchester City have won all six of their Premier League home games against Arsenal under Pep Guardiola by an aggregate score of 17-3. They last lost at home to the Gunners in January 2015.

• Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has lost all six of his Premier League games against Manchester City as manager.

• Arsenal have lost their last 11 Premier League games against Manchester City – their longest losing streak against an opponent in their league history.

• Manchester City have beaten Arsenal twice this season, winning 1-3 in the Premier League and 1-0 in the FA Cup. City have already beaten the Gunners three times in a single season twice before (2017/18 and 2020/21).

Potential Landmarks

• Erling Haaland is two goals away from 50 for Manchester City across all competitions this season.

• Kevin De Bruyne is closing in on 100 goals for Manchester City across all competitions.

• Bernardo Silva is closing in on 300 appearances for Manchester City.

• Kevin De Bruyne is closing in on 350 appearances for Manchester City.

• Nathan Ake is closing in on 50 Premier League appearances for Manchester City.