Overview

• Arsenal face Manchester City on Sunday at the Emirates with focus on the Gabriel Magalhães–Erling Haaland matchup.
• Mikel Arteta praised Gabriel’s defensive qualities, noting he relishes contact and the physical side of the game.
• Arteta underscored the need to convert home advantage into points to sustain the team’s season aims.
• Across the last four league meetings, Arsenal scored eight and conceded four, winning twice at home and drawing twice at the Etihad while limiting Haaland.
• Recent encounters included flashpoints between Haaland and Gabriel, from a thrown ball to face-to-face shouting during Arsenal’s 5-1 win.