The fiery rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester City reignites at the Emirates, following a controversial clash earlier this season. With no title race this year, pride will be the main motivator, but can City avoid getting drawn into Arsenal's potential theatrics?
The infamous words to Mikel Arteta after a hot-tempered clash at the Etihad earlier this season from Erling Haaland have taken a life of their own and followed Manchester City for months.In that game, City got a late equaliser before their winter crisis, having played 53 minutes with a man more following Leandro Trossard's red card.
Expect Sunday's reunion to be another fiery one, just like most meetings between these sides have become. They are no longer title rivals this season, but there is plenty at stake and pride may become the top motivator this weekend in the absence of a title race.Arsenal are still reeling from Miles Lewis-Skelly's red card last week, which didn't affect the result and was overturned, but has been sensationally dubbed the worst refereeing decision in Premier League history.
City will not be surprised at the reaction to any decision that goes against Arsenal because they have seen it first hand. Maybe they can use it to their advantage at the Emirates. "It's what we have to do now," said Manu Akanji this week, discussing the need to grind out wins if performances aren't perfect. "Go match by match, game by game, we have Arsenal next. It's an important game, away, it won't be easy."
It is never dull when these sides do battle, and the drama doesn't end with the referee's whistle. Sunday will be no different. Maybe the gloves will truly come off without a title on the line.
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