The Premier League delivers a potential title-shaping clash on Sunday as Arsenal host Manchester City at the Emirates. Both teams have started the season strongly, but the underlying performances suggest this contest could be closer than the table implies.
Arsenal arrive with four wins from four, scoring 11 and conceding only once. Their control at home has been striking, with a 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest and a narrow but deserved 1–0 victory against Manchester United. Underlying numbers back it up: Arsenal lead the league for home xPTS and rank first for xG ratio at 72.4%, while crucially they have yet to allow a single big chance at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s side are not only efficient in front of goal but defensively watertight.
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