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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka (AP)
Bukayo Saka said Arsenal will be going to Manchester City for all three points.
The title contenders in the past two Premier League campaigns, Arsenal and Manchester City go head-to-head at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The teams agae played a goaless draw last season and following the result, the London-based side was criticised for their defensive minded approach against City. Bukayo Saka has boldly stated that the Gunners will be going to Manchester City’s home with the win in their minds. Notably, Arsenal have not won at Etihad Stadium since January 2015.
“We will be going there to win, that is our focus. To be honest, I don’t really care [about the criticism of last season’s performance]. We know what we believed, we know what we went there to achieve. Only we know the real truth. We went there to win and we are going to do that again this Sunday,” said Saka to The Telegraph,
Arsenal was involved in a fiery North London Derby last Sunday, which saw the Gunners prevail 1-0 over Tottenham Hotspur, where there defense was tested beyond approach.
Gabriel Magalhaes’ lone goal saw Arsenal win the bragging rights. Manchester City, on the other hand, sit at the top of the table, having won their opening four games. Erlind Haaland has scored nine goals so far.
Arsenal’s biggest problem going into the game will be Martin Odegaard’s injury.
Saka went to explain how they will cope without their club captain.
“You know how much I love Martin. He is a world-class player and we are going to miss him. We have to adapt. We have strength and players who can also play in his position. We will find a solution until he is back,” said Saka.
Arsenal have won 99 of 211 meetings with Manchester City in all competitions and can a win on Sunday mean thet can triple digit figures for victories as it is the most defeats City have suffered against an opponent in their history.
(With inputs from Agencies)
