Roy Keane maintains that Arsenal stands little chance of defeating Manchester City in their pivotal match this weekend
The Premier League’s frontrunners will face off against the defending champions at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, as Arsenal aims to widen the gap to their rivals by four points at the beginning of the decisive stage of the season.
This fixture echoes last season’s encounter, where Arsenal suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat in late April, effectively dashing their title aspirations despite leading the table for much of the campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s squad enters this rematch with aspirations of redemption, bolstered by a year of experience and solid form leading up to the match.
Yet, Keane, expressing his views on The Overlap, adamantly asserts that Arsenal will not emerge victorious in the encounter, sparking a spirited debate with co-hosts Gary Neville and Ian Wright regarding their differing predictions for the game’s outcome.
‘We’re beating them,’ Wright began. You know why I’m saying that? We have to beat them.’
‘That doesn’t mean you’re going to win,’ Keane responded.
Who takes the day?
Both teams are facing injury concerns heading into the match, with Manchester City’s defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones sustaining injuries during the international break with England. Manuel Akanki is also uncertain to play, while Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne missed international duty with Brazil and Belgium, respectively.
Previous reports from Sports Buddy claims Mikel Arteta is sweating over the fitness of a core of his star men ahead of the must win clash.
On the Arsenal side, Gabriel and Bukayo Saka withdrew from international duty, but there’s hope for their return in time for Sunday’s game.
