Arsenal legend Thierry Henry said he’s looking forward to tonight’s top-of-the-table showdown in the Premier League between Arsenal and Manchester City, but that he can’t wait to see Bukayo Saka play.It’s not that Henry doesn’t want to see his old club claim three potentially crucial points, it’s just that the little winger is a treat to watch.”There are so many players that I am actually looking forward to seeing in that game but I’m going to have to mention Bukayo Saka. Why? Because of the way he came back from the Euros, missing that penalty. He never looked back since and I just think that I just want the team to win and all of that but I want him to play well in that game. To play well up until the end of the season and to be that player that can decide games.”Arsenal’s past 🤝 Arsenal’s present Thierry Henry speaks about his hopes for Bukayo Saka in #ARSMCI 👀#PLonPrime pic.twitter.com/X1hk4Akrl1— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) February 14, 2023 The Gunners are still frustrated with the VAR controversy that robbed them of two points last weekend in the Brentford game, but they must find a way to put it behind them if they are to stand any chance of asserting themselves against the reigning champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_7023614##Arsenal have lost 10 consecutive Premier League games against Manchester City, their longest losing run against one opponent in their league history. Manchester City have won their past six away matches against Arsenal in all competitions, as many as they had in their previous 61 visits to the Emirates and Highbury combined. No team has ever won seven consecutive away fixtures against the Gunners. Tradition is there, but nothing is set in stone. Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola know it well.The very best goals when @Arsenal and @ManCity battle it out at Emirates Stadium 🍿 #ARSMCI pic.twitter.com/Y3yO9TbTiG— Premier League (@premierleague) February 15, 2023 Arsenal remain without long-term absentees Gabriel Jesus and Mohamed Elneny, while Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe lack match fitness. Arteta could name the same team in a seventh consecutive league match.City will continue to assess injury doubt Erling Haaland. The striker was withdrawn at half-time on Sunday following a collision with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Defender John Stones is still out with a thigh problem.
