5 Things Arsenal Must Do to Beat Man City Ahead of EPL Title Decider

• Manchester City host Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night
• Only five points separate the two teams ahead of the cracker, with City having two games in hand
• Arsenal have not won in three of their most recent outings, drawing their tie against Southampton

Arsenal are scheduled to face Premier League title rivals, Manchester City on Wednesday night, April 26, at the Etihad Stadium.

The mouthwatering clash has been touted as a possible title decider, with the two English giants going head-to-head for this season's crown.

The match comes at a time when the Gunners have hit a rough patch in recent days, in their bid to win the Premier League title for the first time in close to two decades.

Mikel Arteta's charges have dropped points in three of their most recent outings, with their last game ending in an epic 3-3 draw against basement boys, Southampton.

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The result dealt the Gunners a massive blow in their push to beat Man City to the title, with only five points now separating them from the reigning champions, who have two games in hand.

Therefore, Arsenal's Wednesday night meeting with the Citizens is a do-or-die affair for the north Londoners, with only a few matches left until the end of the season.

City is Arsenal's biggest test

Beating Man City at the Etihad Stadium will be no mean feat for the Gunners, especially considering the hosts' incredible run of form.

The defending champions have won seven of their last eight Premier League fixtures, with the last time they dropped points dating back to February when they drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest.

As such, the Manchester club will be desperate to secure maximum points against Arsenal in their bid to successfully defend the crown.

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Additionally, the Citizens boast an incredible record against the Emirates dwellers, who are yet to defeat them at the Etihad Stadium since January 2015.

So, what does Arsenal need to do to beat Man City at their stronghold?

Sports Brief takes a look at the Gunners' to-do list:

1. Arsenal must be calm

Arsenal may not be the most indisciplined team in the Premier League this season. However, given the significance of the Wednesday night cracker, temperatures are borne to rise and therefore, maintaining discipline on and off the pitch will be critical.

2. Arsenal must seek early goals

A big part of Arsenal’s success this season has been their ability to get early goals. While this helps in getting games under control before the opposition settles, the visitors may want to ensure they protect their lead. The north Londoners have lost matches from winning positions in three of their most recent outings.

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3. Arsenal must contend the midfield

Given that both teams are relatively stronger upfront, it is likely their meeting will be won or lost in the midfield. One particular aspect the Gunners may want to manage is the presence of Kevin De Bruyne - who loves feeding Erling Haaland - and the threat posed by Jack Grealish.

4. Arsenal must deal with Haaland

Erling Haaland has been one of Man City's standout players this season. The Norwegian hotshot has been firing on all cylinders across competitions since his arrival. With more than 40 goals already to his name this season, it will be more than critical for Arsenal to find a way of silencing him.

5. Arsenal need good tactical changes

One aspect that Arteta has not been great in this season is substitutions. Sometimes, the league leaders have evidenced signs of struggle whenever their manager makes tactical substitutions. The Spaniard may want to read and analyse the game first before making subs and other tweaks to tactics and formations.

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Rooney offers Arsenal his advice

Sports Brief also reported on Wayne Rooney giving Arsenal his advice on what to do to ensure they come out victorious against Man City on Wednesday.

The Man United legend highlighted Haaland as a significant challenge and pointed out injured defender, William Saliba as the one to neutralise his threat.

With Arsenal currently struggling for form, Rooney believes the Gunners must impose their own game on the Citizens if they want to claim a vital win.