Manchester City travel to the Emirates on Wednesday evening to take on Arsenal in what will be a decisive fixture for both sides. 

Arsenal sit three points clear of City with a game in hand, and have lost only two Premier League matches compared to City’s four over the season. However, in their most recent meeting in the FA Cup, it was the men in blue who came out on top thanks to a 64th minute goal from Nathan Ake.

The Premier League is of course a different beast, and given disruptions to the schedule after the Queen’s passing, Wednesday evening is the first time that the table-topping sides will meet. Arsenal have looked the more consistent side throughout, and many feel that Arteta has finally shaken the moniker of “Pep’s pupil”, given the success of his 2022/23 season. But it would be foolish to dismiss the capabilities of the old dog, with the most expensive side in the League and an intention to regain the number 1 spot that has been City’s for the better part of the last five years.

Will Arteta school his old teacher on Wednesday evening, or will Pep maintain the status quo for another match? TIFO Football discusses