Sports News of Saturday, 21 September 2024

Source: www.legit.ng

Manchester City vs Arsenal: Mikel Obi makes bold prediction

Manchester City will take on Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium this weekend Manchester City will take on Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium this weekend

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has predicted the outcome of the big Premier League game on Sunday between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City have won the last four Premier League titles, beating Arsenal to it in the previous two years, with both sides seen as favourites again this season.

Their first clash of the season will come up at the home of champions, with both sides coming off goalless draws against Italian opponents in the UEFA Champions League.

Mikel predicts Man City vs Arsenal

In his weekend episode of the Obi One Podcast, Chelsea legend turned broadcaster Mikel has shared his thoughts on the match and other weekend fixtures in the English league.

He backed Pep Guardiola’s side to score a victory against his former assistant Mikel Arteta as both sides battle for bragging rights in matches that could decide the title later.

The Gunners won one and drew the other against the Citizens last season after going on a run of 12 games losing streak in the league in previous seasons.

According to Goal, Arsenal will be without captain Martin Odegaard after Arteta confirmed he would be out for weeks following an ankle injury suffered on international duty.

City could also be without Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian walked out of the Champions League match against Inter Milan with an injury.

The former Super Eagles captain also tipped Chelsea to beat West Ham at the London Stadium in the early kickoff while backing Crystal Palace to beat Manchester United in the late kickoff.