Arsenal vs Manchester City: Gunners will not lose this match.

The home team returned to premier league action following a six days break. Both sides meet again after a shameful performance from the Gunners last time out. Pep's men are playing incredibly well and are not afraid to win on the road. In the first match of the year, will the Gunners continue their impressive form against a brutal City side? Here is the match preview.

The Gunners are performing well again since their last defeat against Everton, Arteta's men have gone on to win five matches in a row, scoring nineteen goals and conceding just two goals.

Their recent match was against a terrible Norwich side, the Gunners won the match scoring five goals. Bukayo Saka (2), Emile Smith, Lacazette and Tierny were all on the scoresheet.

Being the youngest team and having less experienced players in their rank has caused them lots of points.

Arteta's men played Manchester City in a match that saw the Gunners bow to the defending champion by 0-5 at the Etihad at the beginning of the season without their star players. Lots have changed since then and with full confidence, they go into this match hoping to close the gap between their London rival, Chelsea Fc.

Arsenal are finding it difficult to win against teams above them. Can they maintain their impressive home form against Pep's side?

Like I will always say, they are the best team in the world when it comes to qualities and style of play.

This city side are extraordinary, after failing to sign a striker before the start of the season, they still look unshakable, maintaining their stand at the top of the table.

After ten matches without a single loss, Pep's men are gunning for the title. In their last match against Brentford, they won with just a goal, very unusual from the side. It's Fil Foden who scored for the away team after a great pass from De Bruyne.

It's not definitely going to be like their last match against the gunners but Manchester City have enough firepower to see off this young Arsenal side.

• Manchester City have won nine out of ten in their last meetings;
• Manchester City have won in the first half in nine of their last encounters with Arsenal;
• Arsenal are the second best team in terms of Home form this season.

Arteta out with COVID 19

We don't know the sort of Arsenal that are going to turn up for this encounter but we are sure Manchester City are not in for a joke.

Although City won comfortably the last time out , the Gunners team are not the same anymore.

Arsenal to win or draw this match.

• BTS for 1.66
• Arsenal W/D for 2.52
• 12 & yes for 2.25