Former Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has offered his prediction for the upcoming Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Fabregas believes Arsenal will "surprise people" and emerge victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening.
Arsenal previously secured a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture at the Emirates last year, courtesy of Gabriel Martinelli's goal. Reflecting on the match during a preview on the Planet Premier League podcast, Fabregas, a former Arsenal captain, emphasized Pep Guardiola's tendency to approach games with an offensive mindset, regardless of the opposition.
Fabregas stated, "They [Arsenal] know what it takes to beat Man City because they have done that already so it will be a really interesting game and, definitely, it will be a big challenge for Arsenal, especially to see where they are at this point."
Despite acknowledging the challenge, Fabregas expressed confidence in Arsenal's capabilities, suggesting they are underrated and could surpass expectations.
He elaborated, "But I think they will surprise people because they are a step higher than everybody thinks. I think realistically, and I’m just saying based on what I see and what I feel and the perception that I have from both teams... what I have in my mind is 1-2 to Arsenal."
Fabregas' prediction hints at an exciting encounter between two top-tier teams in the Premier League, with Arsenal aiming to replicate their previous success against the reigning champions.
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