Arsenal will journey to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester Metropolis of their largest recreation of the season, and Chris Sutton is “very assured” in regards to the end result of this match.

Arsenal seem to have run out of steam after operating off three successive attracts, whereas Metropolis hit their seventh simply in time, profitable all of their final six league video games.

Sutton means that the Gunners face Metropolis “at one of many worst potential moments” as a result of Pep Guardiola’s facet play with a lot confidence. The BBC analyst says the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus are anticipated to hold a “menace”, however predicts Mikel Arteta’s facet will likely be crushed 3-1.

Erling Haaland has been in unbelievable type this season, scoring 15 targets in his final eight video games in all competitions, 48 ​​in whole for Metropolis to date. Arsenal have appeared weak on the again in current matches and it’ll not be straightforward to maintain Haaland at bay.

Sutton stated BBC Sport:

“I am very assured in my predictions for this match – the one factor I wasn’t positive about was whether or not Arsenal would rating. Arsenal play this recreation in one of many worst potential moments as a result of Metropolis have discovered their rhythm and attain an unbelievable degree.

“I actually hope Arsenal will likely be courageous and take the sport to Metropolis as a result of Arsenal’s assault is their energy, however in some ways it can play into the arms of the hosts.

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus – on his return to the Etihad Stadium – will all carry a menace, however we have seen how weak they’ve been on the again up to now few weeks, and how will you cease Erling Haaland and Shark?

“If Nathan Ake, for instance, goes off with an damage, it could handicap Metropolis somewhat bit, however I nonetheless see Pep Guardiola’s group actually dominating the sport, and so they’re completely relentless once they get forward.”

The title race is on the road

If Metropolis win this match, they are going to be clear favorites to carry their fifth Premier League title in six years. This might be an enormous season for them as they’re additionally vying for a treble, together with the FA Cup and Champions League.

Arsenal had an eight-point lead over Metropolis earlier than April however collapsed underneath strain. Defeat at Al-Ittihad wouldn’t sign the top of the title race with Arsenal, however it could now not be of their arms.