Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently on a five-game unbeaten run, including four consecutive wins before the draw against Liverpool. The team has been scoring goals at a high rate, averaging 2.67 goals per game over their last six matches, with a particularly high-scoring 6-2 victory against Luton in the FA Cup. Despite their attacking prowess, Manchester City has also been solid defensively, conceding just 0.83 goals per game on average. The team's goal difference of 11 over the last six games highlights their dominance on both ends of the pitch. With a 50-50 split between games with over and under 2.5 goals, Manchester City has been involved in some exciting, high-scoring encounters while also showcasing their ability to grind out results in tighter contests.

Arsenal

Arsenal are currently in excellent form, sitting at the top of the league table with 64 points from 28 games. They have won five of their last six matches, with their only defeat coming in the Champions League against FC Porto. The Gunners have been particularly impressive in front of goal, scoring 18 goals in their last six games, an average of 3 per game. This run includes two high-scoring victories, a 6-0 win against Sheffield United and a 5-0 triumph over Burnley. Arsenal's defense has also been solid, conceding just three goals in the same period, keeping three clean sheets. The team's overall performance suggests they are strong contenders for both domestic and European success this season.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City have been in impressive form at home, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions. Their only blemish during this run was a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League. The team has scored 12 goals in these six games, averaging 2 goals per game, while conceding just 3 goals, demonstrating their strong defensive record. City's home form has been particularly strong in the Premier League, with four consecutive wins, including a notable 3-1 victory over rivals Manchester United. The Champions League tie against FC Copenhagen saw the highest-scoring game during this period, with City winning 3-1.

Arsenal

Arsenal's away form has been impressive recently, with four wins in their last six games on the road. The Gunners are currently on a three-match winning streak in the Premier League, scoring an astonishing 17 goals in those fixtures. Their 6-0 victories against Sheffield United and West Ham, along with a 5-0 win at Burnley, highlight their attacking prowess. However, Arsenal did suffer a 1-0 defeat against FC Porto in the Champions League, showing that they can be vulnerable against top European opposition. Despite this, their overall away form has been strong, with an average of 3.33 goals scored per game and only 0.67 goals conceded per game in their last six away matches.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Manchester City and Arsenal indicate that, as of the information provided:

- Manchester City has won 24 direct matches, while Arsenal has won 24 matches in their encounters.
- There were 9 draws between the two teams.
- On average, each match saw 2.88 goals scored per game.
- Manchester City won 23 matches and Arsenal won 11 matches in their 42 meetings since the data available from various sources.
- Eight fixtures resulted in a draw.
- Manchester City averaged 2.40 goals per match in their home games, while Arsenal averaged 2.40 goals per match in their away games.

These figures suggest a competitive rivalry between the two teams, with Manchester City having a slight edge in the number of victories but a comparable goal distribution per match.