Tag: Arsenal vs Manchester City

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) speaks to Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

What’s gone wrong with Arsenal’s title challenge and how to fix it

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyse just what's going wrong with Arsenal's title challenge and what can be done to get the Gunners back on track.
Manchester City players argue with the referee as he gives a penalty kick to Arsenal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

FA charge Arsenal and Manchester City

Arsenal and Manchester City have both been charged by the FA following the match between the two sides on Wednesday.
Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (R) celebrates his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023.(Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal are “exceptional” says Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne got into a heated exchange with Mikel Arteta during their match on Wednesday but, after the game, was full of praise for Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Odegaard urges Arsenal teammates to ‘stay calm’ after Manchester City defeat

Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard, has urged his teammates to "stay calm" despite losing 3-1 to Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Manchester City players argue with the referee as he gives a penalty kick to Arsenal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

“FA charge incoming”: Fans spot Manchester City rule breach

Many Wolves fans were left fuming during Arsenal's match against Manchester City on Wednesday, as the entire City team surrounded the referee without a single booking.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Jack Grealish of Manchester City celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Jack Grealish: Arsenal were the better team

Jack Grealish has revealed that his friendship with Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale helped him to score Manchester City's second goal in their 3-1 victory over the Gunners but he feels Arsenal were the better team on the night.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City applauds their fans during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal and FA investigate bottles thrown at De Bruyne

Arsenal and the Football Association are investigating an incident where fans threw bottles and cups at Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne during Wednesday night's game at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta frustrated after Manchester City mistakes cost Arsenal top spot

After Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, Mikel Arteta spoke to the media about the match and the team's performance. He expressed his frustration with the errors that cost Arsenal the game, despite their good performance.
Emile Smith Rowe in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arteta to make late call on 2 injured stars for Manchester City clash

Mikel Arteta is set to make late decisions on Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson for Wednesday night's clash against Manchester City.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on February 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Offside blunder VAR official replaced for Arsenal-City clash

The VAR official who mistakenly ruled out a goal for offside at the weekend will not be in charge of VAR for Arsenal's clash with Manchester City.
Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League - Etihad Stadium Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 28, Copyright: Nick Potts

Another Arsenal match postponed after Premier League statement

Pep Guardiola has admitted he doesn't know whether the Arsenal game against Manchester City will be played in October, as the Gunners may look to postpone it.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (R) walks off having been shown two yellow cards in quick succession by English referee Michael Oliver during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 10, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Clattenburg: 1 yellow would have been fairer for Martinelli

Mark Clattenburg has said that Michael Oliver got it right and wrong against Arsenal as he continues to be one of only a few former refs prepared to defend Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Referee Stuart Attwell during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal blunder ref on shortlist for Qatar World Cup

Stuart Attwell has been involved in some of the most controversial decisions this season and his reward is to be one of three officials from the Premier League to be considered for World Cup action in Qatar.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal is shown a second yellow card leading to a red card by Referee, Stuart Attwell for a foul on Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)

Arsenal fined £20,000, Attwell gets 2 games this weekend

Arsenal have been fined £20,000 for being annoyed that Gabriel was sent off against Manchester City.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal goes down with cramp during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Another Arsenal player admits frustration at referees

Alexandre Lacazette is the latest Arsenal player to admit he was frustrated by apparent inequity in the referee's decisions against Manchester City.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal is shown a second yellow card leading to a red card by Referee, Stuart Attwell for a foul on Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Episode 318: New Year, same refs but Arsenal transformation gathers pace

Matthew is joined by Helen and Paul to look back at the heart-breaking defeat against Manchester City and take stock in a bumper pod with a half hour on refs alone.

How Arsenal lost ‘farcical’ match against City: Tactics and VAR

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses Arsenal's exceptionally unlucky 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League.
Referee Stuart Attwell (R) checks VAR and awards a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal first to 100 red card milestone despite being spineless softies

Arsenal became the first side the in the Premier League era to reach 100 red cards when Gabriel was sent off against Manchester City on New Year's Day, but how can that be when they've been largely criticised for being too soft?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsdale: [VAR] is there for a reason, go and use it!

Aaron Ramsdale was as furious with the refereeing as Arsenal fans after Stuart Atwell and his Stockley Park cohorts conspired to rob the Gunners of points from their game on New Year's Day.
Martin Odegaard of Arsenal is fouled by Ederson of Manchester City (Photo via Stuart MacFarlane on Twitter)

Martin Odegaard bemoans 2 refereeing decisions

Martin Odegaard thinks the referee gave Manchester City a soft penalty and denied him a clear one in Saturday's clash at the Emirates.
Referee Stuart Attwell (R) checks VAR and awards a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal robbed by 13-man Manchester City

Arsenal can consider themselves well and truly robbed after some terrible refereeing decisions conspired to hand Manchester City all three points at the Emirates on New Year's Day.
Essential Arsenal news Premier League Burnley v Arsenal Thomas Partey 5 of Arsenal in action during the game Burnley Turf Moor Lancashire United Kingdom Copyright: Simon Whitehead/News Images

Partey to stay: How Arsenal could line up vs Manchester City

After a run of five wins, let's take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup to face league leaders Manchester City.
Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League - Etihad Stadium Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 28, Copyright: Nick Potts

Pep Guardiola makes Arsenal claim

Pep Guardiola is up to his usual media tricks, claiming Arsenal are one of the form teams right now, in their best moment for many years.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

More Arsenal coaches test positive for Covid pre-Manchester City

Mikel Arteta isn't the only Arsenal coach who will miss the visit of Manchester City on Saturday, with others testing positive for Covid-19.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal applauds the fans following victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Who will take over from Mikel Arteta for Manchester City clash?

Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Arsenal's match against Manchester City during his isolation period.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City bumps fists with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal are rubbish under Mikel Arteta

Despite what he says, Mikel Arteta’s default style seems to be evolving as a cautious one, more afraid of losing than anything else and that’s what’s hurting Arsenal.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) gestures on the touchline as Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (R) looks on during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 21, 2021. (Photo by John Walton / POOL / AFP)

Episode 277: Big decisions about to be made at Arsenal

Join us as we ask whether Auba is the right centre-forward for Arsenal's style, and if they should be looking for a new manager if they lose to Benfica
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola picks out 2 Arsenal players for praise

Pep Guardiola singled out Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard for praise after Manchester City's victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal’s problem explained by Nicolas Pepe

Nicolas Pepe says the current Arsenal team need to address their concentration problems if they're going to succeed, following defeat to Manchester City.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) gestures on the touchline as Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (R) looks on during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 21, 2021. (Photo by John Walton / POOL / AFP)

Why Arsenal couldn’t fight Manchester City’s fire with their own

Stephen Bradley analyses how Manchester City managed to exert their will Arsenal, how they struggled to cope with runners, and why the Gunners were unable to fight fire with fire.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City bumps fists with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola praises Arsenal’s ‘quality’ as reason they ‘didn’t do more’

Arsenal looked in for a pasting when Raheem Sterling rose to nod home with barely 2 minutes on the clock but Arsenal rallied
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (L) and Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta after the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on October 17, 2020. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / AFP)

P11 L9 GD minus 25: Arsenal vs Manchester City isn’t fun

Arsenal and Manchester City went head-to-head at the Emirates in was an impossible game for Mikel Arteta’s men who did well to only lose 1-0.
Thomas Partey watching on at Arsenal training

Thomas Partey to be ‘assessed’ before Manchester City game

Arsenal dropped an injury news update that raised hopes everywhere that Thomas Partey could play some part against Manchester City on Sunday.
Kieran Tierney of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 Leg 1 match between SL Benfica and Arsenal at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy on 18 February 2021. Copyright: Giuseppe Maffia

Pepe replaces Smith Rowe: How Arsenal could line up vs Manchester City

Arsenal return to Premier League action with a match against Manchester City on Sunday, so let's take a look at our predicted lineup.

Kieran Tierney returns to training for Arsenal

Kieran Tierney has returned to training with Arsenal giving the Gunners a major lift before their games against Benfica and Manchester City.
Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain.

Blow for Arsenal as Manchester City dangerman returns to fitness

Kevin De Bruyne has returned to full training with Manchester City, just days before his team are set to face Arsenal.
Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates his goal during the UEFA Europa League match between Molde and Arsenal on November 26, 2020 in Molde. Photo: Marius Simensen / BILDBYRAN

Aubameyang out! Arsenal lineup vs Manchester City predicted

Taking a break from the league action for the EFL Cup quarter-final, let's take a look at our predicted Arsenal lineup vs Manchester City.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal star ruled out of Manchester City clash ahead of 2nd scan

Mikel Arteta says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang needs to have a second scan on his injury, ruling him out against Manchester City, but he's improving in recent days.
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Episdode 249: Marathon musings on Mikel making magic

Matthew and Paul indulge in an epic podcast to recap unlikely victories against Liverpool and Manchester City, while celebrating a long lost feel-good factor. Plus...
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz heads the ball during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

David Luiz hailed after Manchester City win

David Luiz was hailed to the rafters by Mikel Arteta after his display helped Arsenal make their 21st FA Cup final at the expense of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.