da betsul： For anyone who wasn’t previously aware, Arsenal travel to Manchester City this afternoon hoping to overcome their title rivals and take an enormous stride to claiming a first Premier League crown since 2004.
da stake casino： Ahead of the heavyweight clash between the two clubs, here at FootballFanCast we decided to open the vault and take a look at some of the Gunners’ finest strikes against the Citizens in recent years.
The London club go into the clash hoping to avenge the embarrassing defeat suffered at the hands of Everton on Tuesday. Arsene Wenger’s side lead through a deflected Alexis Sanchez free-kick, but the Toffees masterminded an impressive turnaround to claim all three points.
Nonetheless, against Man City, Wenger faces a different animal as the North West outfit are hoping to overturn their recent run of poor results.
With the game almost upon us, here are the FIVE best Arsenal goals scored against Man City in the Premier League in recent memory…
Thierry Henry – 2004
If ever there was a goal to sum up the ability of Thierry Henry, then this strike against Kevin Keegan’s Manchester City in February 2004 is it.
Henry managed to find space on the left wing before firing a hard driving shot past David James in the Man City goal which was ultimately the winner on the day.
Eduardo -2008
Two weeks before the leg-break that ultimately robbed Eduardo of his career in England, the Croation faced Manchester City and left his mark on proceedings.
His expert turn to find space between the Man City defence and goalkeeper saw him control the ball on his chest before firing low and hard past Joe Hart. Arsenal won the contest 1-3.
Mikel Arteta – 2012
During the 2011/12 season, both clubs had contrasting starts to the season as Man City achieved their greatest ever top-flight beginning, while Arsenal suffered their worst start in 34 years.
By the end of the campaign, the two clubs met with City going in search of a Premier League title. Mikel Arteta’s wonder-strike ensured the Gunners took the three points and handed rivals United the advantage in the title race.
Alexis Sanchez – 2014
In September 2014, Premier League champions City visited the Emirates Stadium hoping to overcome Arsenal once again.
City had taken the lead before two quick goals from Jack Wilshere and Alexis Sanchez earned the Gunners a valuable point.
Sanchez’s brilliant volley was the pick of the bunch, and it wouldn’t be his last goal against the Citizens…
Alexis Sanchez – 2016
Just as City thought they would send Manuel Pellegrini off with a final victory at the Etihad Stadium, Alexis Sanchez decided to ensure his compatriot went away miserable.
His movement, added to Olivier Giroud’s touch, carved City open before he fired past Joe Hart in the City goal.