Arsenal vs Manchester City Tips and Predictions

The hottest club in the Premier League will head south to the capital on Sunday, with Manchester City visiting the Emirates to face Arsenal.

City are winners of an incredible 17 straight matches in all competitions, having last dropped points in the Premier League over two months ago, a 1-1 draw against West Brom. Their form has seen them go 10 points clear atop the table.

Here are our best Premier League predictions and soccer betting picks for Arsenal vs. Manchester City on Sunday, February 21, with kickoff set for 11:30 a.m. ET.

Arsenal vs Manchester City betting preview

Quick hitter

City's signature under Pep Guardiola is relentlessness, from the first whistle to the last. Conceding early can be absolutely lethal against Man City, too, as it forces the opposition to play a little higher and leave themselves open to devastating counters. An early goal in any match City's involved in will likely lead to another, either by way of continued pressure from the Citizens or the opponent responding by attacking with more intent. There will surely be a few goals in this match and with Pep's men in such good form at the moment, we like their quick starts to continue.

TIP: 1st Half Total Over 1.5 (+146)

Team/player prop

?lkay Gündo?an is in the form of his life for City and is at the heart of their attack at the moment, with his 11 goals already a new single-season high for the former Dortmund man. A late-arriving run into the penalty area, where he is graciously gifted a cutback, is quickly becoming his signature strike this season. There will be plenty of runs like that on Sunday and with the ever-calamitous Granit Xhaka responsible for marking him, we like Gündo?an to find space and add to his total.

TIP: ?lkay Gündo?an - Anytime goal (+146)

Over/Under pick

Since the calendar turned to 2021, Manchester City has averaged 2.8 goals per game themselves. Meanwhile, Arsenal has conceded in six of their last seven matches, despite generally resolute defending this season. With a total of 2.5, we aren't overthinking this. If City is involved, with the form they are in, take the Over.

TIP: Over 2.5 (-145)

Side bet

If we like City to score early, that will force the Gunners to open up more in the second half and push to get back into the game. And, as mentioned, it is incredibly dangerous to open up against Manchester City. An early goal will lead to far more chances later in the game. We'll see City score in both halves of what should be yet another victory, as they march toward another domestic title.

TIP: Manchester City to score in both halves - Yes (+123)

Arsenal vs Manchester City betting card

• 1st Half Total - Over 1.5 (+146)
• ?lkay Gündo?an - Anytime goal (+146)
• Over 2.5 (-145)
• Manchester City to score in both halves - Yes (+123)

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