On the Planet Premier League podcast, Como boss Cesc Fabregas gives his thoughts and outlook on the upcoming Premier League marquee match of the weekend - Arsenal v Manchester City. Cesc Fabregas believes the game will be an evenly matched affair, but he favors a 2-1 victory for Arsenal.
Cesc Fabregas first emphasized the intensity of the game, saying that both teams respect each other and know each other's strengths and weaknesses. He mentioned that although the season has only just begun, this match is a crucial one for both teams, as both are among the top teams in the Premier League.
When talking about the game strategy, Fabregas specifically mentioned the intelligence and adaptability of Arsenal manager Arteta. He believes that Arteta will flexibly adjust his tactics according to the game situation, and may either adopt an aggressive attacking strategy or choose to defend low and wait for a chance to counterattack. Fabregas also recalled Arsenal's low defense tactics against Manchester City last year, and pointed out that this strategy was almost successful, only to fail to win the game in the end.
Cesc Fabregas praised Arsenal's squad, specifically mentioning the fact that Arsenal have two very fast strikers and the in-form Havertz. He believes that the presence of these players will put great pressure on the City's backline, and is one of the key factors for Arsenal's victory.
In addition, Fabregas also said that although the result of the game may be affected by a variety of factors, including the players' state, game strategy and referee penalties, etc., but he believes that Arsenal has enough strength and confidence in this game to win.
Finally, Cesc Fabregas reminded the fans to keep an eye on the EPL 5th round match on September 22nd at 23:30 GMT. He believes it will be a great game and is looking forward to seeing Arsenal show their strength and style in the away challenge.
