Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has predicted the Gunners to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in Wednesday evening's clash.
Mikel Arteta's side find themselves at the top of the league table, three points ahead of City with a game in hand. However, the reigning champions boast a superior goal difference, meaning a win at the Emirates Stadium would see them return to the top of the pile for the first time since August.
Sagna, who played for both clubs, has forecast that a draw is the most likely outcome, claiming that sharing the points would suit the north Londoners. Speaking to Premier League Odds, the Frenchman said: "I see Arsenal bouncing back from the FA Cup game, they'll put pressure on Manchester City and will want to extend their point gap.
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"The fans will support the team from the start all the way to the end because they know the importance of the game. There's more pressure on Arsenal than Manchester City because they are top of the league.
"Manchester City will try to keep the possession of the ball, but Arsenal have the speed and quality to give them pressure. Both coaches will know how each one wants to play, tactically it will be very interesting. I think it will be 2-2, which suits Arsenal."
Sagna's prediction: 2-2
Former Chelsea and Blackburn striker Chris Sutton has also had his say on the match but unlike Sagna, he sees he home side coming out on top in this one.
"It's so hard to call because they both have so much attacking talent, but it's worth pointing out that Arteta made lots of changes when he went to City in the FA Cup and did not show his hand in that game", Sutton told the BBC. "Arsenal are not going to change the way they play - they can't.
"From my experience of being in title races, you cannot start being conservative halfway through the season. So, I am sure the Gunners will be bold and play with the same intensity they usually do.
"It's the right thing to do because I am not convinced by City defensively - they have had so many different combinations at the back this season, which hasn't helped. I would not be surprised if this game ended up in a draw but, if I am going to pick a winner, I am going with Arsenal.
"When they get chances, they will take them. This is not a title decider, though.
"There is still a very long way to go and I still think City will win the league, even if they lose on Wednesday."
Sutton's prediction: 2-1 Arsenal
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