On September 21, 2025, Arsenal will host Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium as part of Matchday 5 of the English Premier League. This article examines the scoring ability of both teams in this matchup.
Arsenal
Arsenal comes into this game feeling confident after securing a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League. This victory follows a 3-0 win against Nottingham in their last league match. Overall, Arsenal has performed well this season, with one loss (0-1 to Liverpool) in five matches, scoring 11 goals and not conceding any.
The team has also been strong at home, winning three consecutive Premier League games at the Emirates without letting in a goal. Currently, Arsenal is second in the Premier League with 9 points.
Historically, Arsenal has had the advantage over Manchester City at home, winning their last two encounters: 1-0 two seasons ago and 5-1 last season.
Manchester City
Manchester City also approaches this match in good form, having defeated Napoli 2-0 at home in their Champions League opener and winning 3-0 against Manchester United in their last league game. Across five official matches this season, City has three wins and two losses, placing them eighth in the Premier League.
However, City has struggled against Arsenal recently, failing to win in their last five meetings, with two losses and three draws. Their last victory over Arsenal was in 2023.
Probable lineups
- Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Merino, Eze, Madueke, Gyökeres.
- Manchester City: Donnarumma, O’Riley, Dias, Gvardiol, Khusanov, Rodri, Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku, Haaland.
Key stats and head-to-head
- Arsenal has won 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Arsenal has won 6 of their last 8 home games.
- Arsenal has scored first in 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Manchester City has won 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Manchester City has scored first in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Arsenal is unbeaten in their last 5 meetings with Manchester City.
Arsenal vs Manchester City match prediction
Both teams enter this match in strong form, having started their Champions League campaigns well. Despite some squad issues, both teams have enough depth to manage player absences. Matches between these two are often hard-fought, with Arsenal having the edge lately. A competitive game with chances for both sides is expected. My prediction is that both teams will score, with odds of 1.71.