Man City v Arsenal - Sunday 19 April, 16:30

Haaland to go missing against Arsenal. (Nap)

Arsenal will be hoping for a 0-0

Would be amazed if Arsenal get anything from this game, given the way they are currently playing. The "straitjacket" analogy is spot on and if somehow they blow the league this season, difficult not to pin it on Arteta.

Much preferred the way Arsenal played in 2023/24, even though they just failed against City who were unbeaten in 23 games from mid-Dec, dropping only eight points.

Yeah, I said it months ago that Arteta's desperation would end up costing Arse the title. I still don't trust this City side to go on a win it though. They've been incredibly flaky for large parts of this season.

got a feeling Arsenal are gonna shock the world and come out attacking

Football has turned into horseracing ,so many non triers ,its betball for the newbies

Saka injured, ruled out.

Thinly veiled didn’t want to spend 90 minutes man marking the Man City left back

Unders all day long.

Apr 17, 2026 -- 5:09PM, tobermory wrote:

Saka injured, ruled out.

Absolutely no loss.

1.7 v 2.4 outright.
If man win. How will prices change
If arsenal win wat price will they be

1.07 v 15.0

No bet game. Could be anything.

Weird how different punters view possible outcomes. I think Man City have hit form and are playing miles better that Arsenal atm. Expecting an easy win for them today.

The one thing we can pretty much say for certain, is that Arteta won't go for the jugular. If they did, imo, they give themselves a much better chance, but for some unknown reason, he won't play like champions should. Shame really, because it would considerably increase their entertainment value and give Pep something to think about.

Nevertheless, I'm expecting Arsenal to be as tight as they've ever been and if it pays off, a draw is not beyond reason, keeping Arsenal in the driving seat.

Arsenal won't score 3

I don't like Arteta. I don't like his smugness. I don't like his antics on the touchline, And I don't like his weird hair. So, my subjective and unbiased opinion is that Arsenal should've had it won by now, but somehow they've faltered badly and let this inconsistent City side back in, and don't deserve to win the Title.

Everything points to a City win today. Arsenal are scared and City are purring. If you had to bet before the off then City have to be the bet at coming up to evens. Football is a funny game though, Arsenal are obviously very capable of much better and scuppering that bet. Could be wise to wait in play to see how the teams settle.

If recent performances are anything to go by, I wouldn't be surprised if City are poor first half, raising Arsenal hopes that they can get at least a point that would probably be enough to put them in the box seat. Then a transformed City side blow them away in the 2nd half.

I'm laying City and I won't be devasted if I lose my bet.

Man City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O'Reilly, Silva, Rodri, Doku, Cherki, Semenyo, Haaland

Arsenal XI: Raya, Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Odegaard, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Madueke, Havertz.

I'm not as impressed by City as the media are, but they need to win and might have enough. HT 0-0 FT 2-0.

A cracking goal.

WTF...

Donnarumma prone to blunders these days. I can see why PSG got rid, even though he did well for them last season.

Had this down as 0-0

EPL goalie are the gift that keeps on coming,an utter embarrassment on a constant weekly basis

semolina having an absolute nightmare,more like frogspawn

Lay 1-1

Lay 1-1

In recent games Guardiola has managed to lift City's level after Half Time. He'll need to repeat the trick again here, or the Title will be Arsenal's.

No recognised forward for Arsenal, tells you Arteta just wants a draw, didn't work at Anfield.

didn't work in Cup Final either, but Arteta has incredible luck at times. 3rd time lucky, maybe?

from frogspawn to dog dirt semolina having a mare,ort of game you get 7 out of 10 for at bourmouth,city v arenal your heading for a 4

I can't see City winning this, not playing well enough.

The best Goalkeeper in the P/L 1st time thinker

Arsenal have been very unlucky

happy to be proved wrong, though.

How many times have Arsenal hit the woodwork so far?

nothing against Arsenal as a club. Just can't stand Arteta.

Football posts have not been wooden since the 80's.

Nor are they round,they  elliptical.

Smaller teams player's going there.

3 game ban incoming

Haaland could have got him sent off there

Lucky he didn't make a meal of that.
3 game ban then.

Diff rules today.

Apr 19, 2026 -- 2:23PM, sofaking wrote:

I'm laying City and I won't be devasted if I lose my bet.

Dear oh dear sof, still losing I see you must have deep pockets son

Only a losing gambler adds in he won't mind if his bet loses

Arsenal capitulated again. They were 9 points ahead at the top of the Premier League at one point. Now, Man City have clawed back the deficit plus a superior goal difference if they win their game in hand in their next game. Their run-in is also easier with 1/2 at home.

A change of manager at Arsenal, I say. Arsenal cannot capitulate repeatedly with the title at their mercy. The capitulation has been under the stewardship of Arteta.

Arsenal are the best team  dont know why Arsenal have stopped playing the football i think they will still do it.

Not sure that City have an easier run in imp - after Burnley in the week they have to play teams that are going for the European places, including Everton and Bournemouth away.

Arsenal have 3 home games against Newcastle, Fulham and Burnley, 2 away against West Ham and Palace. They could easily win all of those.
They do of course have a Champions League 2-leg Semi to fit in which complicates things a tad.

Wasting their time in champions league Bayern got it wrapped up.

Apr 19, 2026 -- 9:54PM, mega88 wrote:

Apr 19, 2026 --  2:23PM, sofaking wrote:I'm laying City and I won't be devasted if I lose my bet.Dear oh dear sof, still losing I see  you must have deep pockets son

Lost a few quid laying City but still up overall this weekend. There are some bets I don't mind losing..