Well all I can talk about coming into this game was Ben Thatcher's 30yrd sprint to elbow Portsmouth midfielder Pedro Mendes midweek. Absolute disgrace. That really sums up City's start to the Premiership season as they were outclassed by Chelsea 3-0 on the opening day, and drew with Bolton 0-0 midweek. In fact, they were pretty poor going forward, limited only to a few Joey Barton shots from midfield. The Gunners have had a pretty busy start to the season, qualifying for the Champions League last Wednesday after a 2-1 home win over Dinamo Zagreb. In their first game they could only draw 1-1 with Aston Villa.

Both these teams have had a sluggish start to the season, however its only a matter of time before Thierry Henry wakes up from his slumber and starts performing on the pitch. Robin Van Persie was also a threat. Man City have not scored a goal all season so far, and its difficult to see where a goal could come from against a workmanlike Arsenal defence. Stuart Pearce, however will know that his team must get something from this game, otherwise the fans will start to turn on the players.

I feel 8/11 is a little too short to lump on the Gunners so early in the season, and the London club have not really impressed so far. Due to this, I'm looking to the goalscorer markets - Thierry Henry has not done anything as of yet and is surely due a goal @ evens to score anytime. Instead, however I'm going for Robin Van Persie @ 15/8 to score anytime, with Coral to come good today. He impressed midweek and as long as he starts, he should be in with a good shout. Get on the Dutchman