Manchester City vs Arsenal Preview, Live Score: Carling Cup 2009-10 Quarter Final

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Following Sunday’s 3-0 disappointing defeat to Chelsea at home, Arsenal is now going to visit Manchester City to face the home side on Wednesday (2 December) in a quarter final fixture of Carling Cup. Both sides would go into the match looking for a win in what would help them retain their confidence lost through the recent league games. Gunners have lost their last 2 league games, while Manchester City is now on a run of 7-draws in premier league. Manchester City may have defeated Arsenal 4-2 at home in the league earlier this season, but they would be more focused on improving their performance level ahead of the game, while Arsenal who got off a to a flying start to the season would now like to get everything back in the right track.

Match: Manchester City vs Arsenal; Quarter Final; Carling Cup 2009-10

Date: 2 December 2009

Venue: City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England

Time: 19:45 GMT

Live TV: Sky Sports 1, Super Sports 3

Manchester City splashed out a huge amount in the Summer transfer window to close the gap on ‘big four’ clubs, but their big spending has not yet reflected on their performance so far this season. City signed some world class players including Emmanuel Adebayor, Gareth Barry, Kolo Touré, Carlos Tevez, Roque Santa Cruz and Joleon Lescott last Summer. However, Manchester City is now in the 7^th place of the league standing with 22 points from 13 games so far this season and it does not surely reflect their squad strength. So, the Eastlanders are now looking for a strong come back against Arsenal ahead of their important league clash against Chelsea next weekend. No doubt, a victory over Arsenal would generate the much-needed confidence for Mark Hughes’ men.

Actually, Manchester City is facing huge problem in their defense. City squandered their early leads in the four out of their last five matches in premier league, and thus, losing important points through a series of draws. City may fell relieved to know that Arsenal will be without its two key strikers Robin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner who are currently out injured. However, it would be a big mistake if Hughes and his boys take the young Gunners lightly. Despite the Chelsea defeat, Arsenal manager has said that he would feature a second string side in the league cup quarterfinal affair with Manchester City, in his attempt to give his bench players some playing time.

The Times of India reported:

Wenger said: "The League Cup is a competition that is not one of our priorities, but we go to Manchester City to win a game. We'll play our young players and some of them will play in the Champions League as well because we are already qualified.

"But losing to Chelsea was a massive disappointment. We have to deal with it and respond by trying to win our next game. It is as simple as that."

That does not mean that City has nothing to fear about Arsenal and can relax. In fact, City has no room to feel complacency ahead of the game because Arsenal’s young guns and bench players always try to give their best in an attempt to cement their place in the regular squad. Players like Fabregas, Walcott, Nasri have made their ways to the regular team in the similar manner. So, Manchester City has to show their best to progress to the semi final of Carling Cup. Manchester City may not be in a good position in the premier league, but they can still end their title draught this season by winning either of the Cup titles. In fact, the last time Manchester City won silverware was in 1976 League Cup.

Arsenal is also looking to end their title draught as they did not win any title since 2005 FA Cup. However, Wenger would stick to his policy of featuring second string squad in the cup competitions. So, Arsenal would most probably feature Philippe Senderos, Jack Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey, Fran Mérida, Carlos Vela and Vito Mannone in the starting line up. Theo Walcott, who has just returned from injury lay-off, could be handed a start against Manchester City, while Armand Traoré would most probably continue his job in the left back where Arsenal is missing their two first choice players: Gael Clichy and Kieran Gibbs. So, star players like Arshavin and Fabregas could be rested for the fixture.

Manchester City would not follow the same as manager Hughes has already indicated that he would feature a full strong squad against Arsenal. Emmanuel Adebayor was involved in a controversial goal celebration which was provocative in manner resulting into a £25,000 fine and a two-match suspension has been postponed for a year. Still, Hughes wants to feature Adebayor in the starting line up as he thinks that the Togolese striker is a prolific goal scorer and would help City win the game.

Extrafootie reported:

"There is no way he will not play as a consequence of what happened last time," explained Hughes.

"We want him to play because of the huge influence he had. He scored a fantastic goal.

"What happened last time was well documented, but that is in the past now.

"He's found it a bit more difficult, but that is maybe more of consequence of opponents having a look at how we play and trying to stop our threat - which Ade is."

Manchester City will, however, be without Gareth Barry who missed the Hull City game due to his groin injury and Nigel de Jong could be replaced by Vincent Kompany.

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Though it is true that Manchester City would have home advantage in the match and feature a full-strength squad, I can not write off Arsenal yet. Young gunners showed their talent and skill many time in the past defeating big clubs and winning with big margin against small clubs. There is a sense of motivation among Arsenal’s young players as they are determined to give their best to cement his place in the regular squad. City fans would like a strong performance from their star players and see them go through to the last four of the competition and City players are also gearing up to prove that they worth the big amount spent on them in the Summer. Overall, you can expect a highly entertaining match at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Manchester City vs Arsenal EPL 08-09: Preview, Live Score

After the morale-denting 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa in the previous league match, Arsenal is now going to face Manchester City on the road today in an after-noon clash in premier league. Going into the match on the back of a 2-2 draw at Hull City in the previous outing, Manchester City is now looking to cause an upset at home by defeating struggling Arsenal who are currently 9 points behind leader Chelsea. Manchester City, on the other hand, is clearly out of the title race with 14 points from 13 matches. The best thing they can go for this season is to clinch a spot for the next year’s Champions League.

Match: Manchester City vs Arsenal, English Premier League 2008-09

Date: 22 November 2008

Venue: City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England

Kick off: 15:00 BST (British Standard Time)

Arsenal’s lack of consistency once again frustrated the fans as they were defeated by Aston Villa at home in the previous league match. Arsenal has got off to a mixed start to the current season with 7 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws so far this season. Arsenal currently secures 4^th spot in the league table with 23 points from 13 outings. Manager Arsene Wenger will also have to come to terms with star winger Theo Walcott’s recent injury during training with England national team for a friendly match against Germany. Walcott’s injury might appear as fatal if other midfielders can not fill out his void in the ring wing. Reports out in the media suggest that Walcott will require at least 3 months to recover from his shoulder injury. Arsenal now demands compensation from FA for his injury.

Goal.com reported:

The blow is expected to keep the speed-merchant sidelined for three months or more, meaning the Gunners would be entitled to around £1.1 million - the price of Walcott's wages for a 12-week spell.

In the wake of the incident, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger dismissed the injury as an accident and refused to attribute individual blame, but he still wants the FA held accountable.
"There should be compensation of course," the French tactician told the press.

Well, no doubt, Arsenal has enough justification for claiming the monetary compensation, but even that amount would not help Arsenal much on the field without Walcott. Moreover, Emmanuel Eboue is also on the sideline with injury and will not be able to catch the trip to Manchester City. Cesc Fabregas will sit out for the match due to suspension, while Robin van Persie will come back to action after serving one-match ban. However, Kolo Toure is doubtful for the match. Arsene Wenger has ruled William Gallas out of the match after taking away his captaincy for claiming unrest and lack of determination among the Arsenal players.

For Manchester City, they are currently at the 12^th position in the league table with only 14 matches. Their premier league campaign has been disastrous so far as they could win only 4 matches and drew 2 matches against 7 defeats. After the Arab takeover, Manchester City recruited some big budget players like Robinho and initially they looked pretty much confident for the title race, but the City players gradually lost their pace and rhythm and started slipping in the point table of the league. City will get Richard Dunne and Gelson Fernandes available for the match as both the players will return from suspension. However, English forward Daniel Sturridge is doubtful for the match.

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