Manchester City will host league leaders Arsenal in a highly anticipated Premier League clash this Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. The match provides City with an opportunity to close the gap to within three points of the leaders.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described the upcoming showdown as a final. Guardiola stated that the title race would be over and his side's title hopes effectively ended if they suffer a defeat this weekend.
This encounter comes after a period where Arsenal appeared to be in the fast lane toward their first Premier League title in 22 years, while a stuttering Manchester City had been leaking points and losing ground.