As Arsenal and Manchester City gear up for their highly-anticipated Premier League matchup this Sunday, both teams are in great form. Second-placed Arsenal is unbeaten in their last five games and is hoping to close the gap with first-placed Liverpool. Fourth-placed Manchester City, on the other hand, has won four out of their last five games and will be looking to continue their winning streak and possibly level points with third-placed Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City and Arsenal: A Premier League Rivalry
Manchester City and Arsenal are two of the most successful clubs in English football history. Both teams have a long and illustrious history, and their rivalry is one of the most intense in the Premier League.
History of the Rivalry
The rivalry between Manchester City and Arsenal dates back to the early days of the 20th century. The two teams first met in a competitive match in 1903, and they have since played over 200 times.
The rivalry intensified in the 1970s and 1980s, when both teams were competing for major trophies. In the 1970s, Manchester City won the First Division title twice, while Arsenal won the FA Cup three times. In the 1980s, Arsenal won the First Division title three times, while Manchester City won the FA Cup once.
The rivalry has continued in recent years, with both teams competing for the Premier League title. In the 2017-18 season, Manchester City won the Premier League title for the first time in five years. In the 2018-19 season, Manchester City won the Premier League title again, and Arsenal finished second.
Current Form
Both Manchester City and Arsenal are in good form heading into their Premier League matchup on Sunday. Manchester City is unbeaten in their last five games, while Arsenal has won four of their last five games.
Manchester City is the favorite to win the match, but Arsenal is a dangerous team and could pose a threat to City's title hopes.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Who is the manager of Manchester City? Pep Guardiola
Who is the manager of Arsenal? Mikel Arteta
Who is the top goalscorer for Manchester City? Erling Haaland
Who is the top goalscorer for Arsenal? Gabriel Jesus
Who has won the Premier League title more times, Manchester City or Arsenal? Manchester City (6 titles)
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