Manchester City v Arsenal: League Cup Preview, Team News, and Prediction

The League Cup is in to the next round! Manchester City’s preferred competition continues and City play a down trodden Arsenal. It’ll be Mikel v Pep, teacher v student.

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England

Time and Date: Tuesday, 22 December 2020 , kick off at 8.00pm (UK), 3.00pm (EST)

Referee: Stuart Attwell

Assistant Referees: Stuart Burt and Nick Hopton

Fourth Official: David Coote

TV Info: SKY Sports (UK), ESPN+ (USA), SPORTSNET(Canada)

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Preview

Two teams going in opposite directions. Arsenal seemingly can’t buy a win, while City are on an 8 match unbeaten run.

It will be a fun game for the Pep v Arteta factor and should be a great match.

Team News

Man City’s Gabriel Jesus is the only player in doubt for this one.

Arsenal will see Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang be day of decision. As will Thomas Partey. Granit Xhaka is also suspended.

Prediction

City’s midfield will be the difference.

Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal