Alan Shearer predicts a similar outcome for the Arsenal vs Manchester City match, suggesting it will play out the same way as before.

Alan Shearer anticipates another fiery encounter between Arsenal and Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners are aiming to close the nine-point gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, while City, currently in fourth, are hoping to secure Champions League qualification but have little chance of retaining their title.

The two teams have finished in the top two positions in the past two seasons, and their last meeting in September was a heated affair. Leandro Trossard was controversially sent off, Rodri suffered a major injury, and John Stones scored a late equalizer in the dying moments of the match. The game was filled with tense moments, including clashes between Erling Haaland and Gabriel Magalhães, which left Mikel Arteta frustrated.

Shearer expects similar intensity in this upcoming match, noting the rivalry between the two teams: “There’s always been a bit of needle in this game, and I think we’ll see more of the same. Both teams still believe they can achieve something this season. City may not be in the title race anymore, but Arsenal still are, and that brings tension.”

He also commented on the overturned ban for Lewis-Skelly, calling it a poor decision by the referee but one that VAR should have corrected. Shearer also praised Omar Marmoush’s debut performance against Chelsea, contrasting it with Abdukodir Khusanov’s tough first appearance.

In the end, Shearer predicts a draw, believing both sides will cancel each oth

er out.