Ex-Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna says going 5 factors away from the Gunners so early on within the season could be a giant enhance for Pep Guardiola’s aspect.

Sagna’s two former groups go face to face on the Etihad on Sunday night and, talking to Paddy Energy, Sagna stated that the Cityzens might be eager to increase the hole on the prime of the desk:

“Manchester Metropolis vs Arsenal is already a turning level within the season – going 5 factors clear after 4 or 5 video games could be nice.”

“They are going to be filled with confidence and assault the video games after that with some consolation. Going 5 factors clear received’t make them calm down although – they’ll attempt to capitalise on that and can attempt to improve that lead much more. It’s an vital sport, however Manchester Metropolis are the most effective groups.”

Metropolis might be with out one among their key gamers

Securing the three factors this weekend might be made more durable by the truth that playmaker Kevin De Bruyne shouldn’t be anticipated to face Arsenal.

The Belgian worldwide was taken off at half-time throughout the 0-0 draw towards Inter Milan within the Champions League on Wednesday evening with a groin harm.

Who’s the favorite to win between Metropolis and Arsenal?

Paddy Energy has made Guardiola’s workforce odds-on at 4/5 to seize the win this weekend, with the Gunners considered outsiders at 7/2. A draw is presently priced at 12/5.

As the house aspect, it isn’t a shock that Metropolis are deemed favourites, however the absence of each De Bruyne and Arsenal’s talisman Martin Odegaard means this could possibly be a really tight affair.

With the 2 greatest playmakers unavailable, it’s attainable that there might be a repeat of final season’s 0-0 draw.

Discover out who’s in Manchester Metropolis’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season right here



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