Opta Stats: Arsenal v Manchester City

Having scored twice for England this week, can Danny Welbeck get off the mark for Arsenal against Manchester City?

Two of the major contenders for the Premier League title go head-to-head as Arsenal host Manchester City. Opta are on hand with the vital statistics.

Arsenal won 18 of their first 22 Barclays Premier League fixtures against Manchester City, but have only won three of the last 12 (D4 L5). Manchester City are 1.794/5 in the Draw No Bet market.

The Citizens have only won one of 17 previous Barclays Premier League games away at Arsenal; a 2-0 win in January 2013 (L11 D5). Arsenal are 3.052/1 to win.

Indeed, that 2-0 win was also the only time Manchester City have scored more than once in 17 Premier League games at either Highbury or the Emirates. Under 2.5 goals is 2.111/10.

Danny Welbeck could become only the third player in Premier League history to play for both Arsenal and Manchester United (Mikael Silvestre, Robin van Persie). Welbeck is 3.259/4 to score on his Arsenal debut.

The Gunners have won more Premier League games in September than any other Premier League side (48) and also have the best points/game average (2.02). They are 5.49/2 to win half-time/full-time.

Arsene Wenger's side are unbeaten in 19 Premier League games at the Emirates Stadium (W14 D5) and have won their last four in a row there. Arsenal are 5.04/1 to win to nil.

Arsenal have conceded four goals from only seven shots on target faced in the top-flight this term. Over 2.5 goals is 1.8910/11.

Manchester City have not lost two consecutive league games since October 2010 - one of the games that they lost back then was against Arsenal. You can lay City at 2.526/4.

Arsenal have already gained a league-high four points from losing positions in 2014/15. Manchester City half-time/the draw full-time is priced at 16.015/1.

Sergio Aguero has scored eight goals in his last 10 Premier League away appearances. Aguero is 2.26/5 to score.