The match of 17th round between Manchester City и Arsenal took place at Etihad Stadium on 18 December 2016, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (7 August 2016) and ended with the victory of Arsenal with a score 3-2.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 1 point. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Manchester City is in the TOP-4 with 33 points. This is the 16th of 38 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Manchester City can score 66 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 10 points (66 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score 66 points additionally. The goal difference is 34:19.
Arsenal is in the TOP-4 with 34 points. This is the 16th of 38 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 9 points (Arsenal can score 66 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 9 points (66 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Arsenal and can score 66 points. The goal difference is 37:17. In addition, the Arsenal offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Manchester City Stats
The team scored 19 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 20-9. The average number of goals is 2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.9.
Sidelined players: AGUERO SERGIO, FERNANDINHO L
Arsenal Stats
The team scored 22 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 1 draw и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 28-11. The average number of goals is 2.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.5.
Sidelined players: DEBUCHY MATHIEU, MUSTAFI SHKODRAN, RAMSEY AARON, CAZORLA SANTI