Premier League 2018-19: 3 tactical factors which could determine the fate of the Manchester City vs Arsenal match

2. City's wingers exploiting the space left behind by the Arsenal full-backs

Leroy Sane

Both the full-backs of Arsenal, Sead Kolasinac and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, have the tendency of going into overlaps quite frequently. However, they would be ill-advised to do so against City, who have some dangerous wingers like Leroy Sane, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling in their team.

Mahrez might not start on Sunday, but would remain as an option for Pep Guardiola to use. Meanwhile, both Sane and Sterling are extremely skillful and fast players, and can destroy any defence within a few moments with their probing runs and incisive crosses.

Sterling has provided 8 assists and scored 11 goals in the ongoing season, whereas Sane has emerged as one of the most improved players in the world.

The Arsenal full-backs would do well to curb their attacking instincts somewhat and be inside their own half as much as possible. Kolasinac in particlar would have to give more emphasis to his defensive duties.