Jamie Carragher makes bold Arsenal vs Man City prediction as Liverpool title claim made

Jamie Carragher has given a bold prediction for the huge Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City.

First-placed Man City go to the Emirates to face third-placed Arsenal on Sunday in a game which will see a never-before-seen change on Sky Sports.

It will be the Blues' first league fixture since suffering a shock 2-1 defeat against Wolves.

As for the Gunners, they're coming off a thumping 4-0 win at Bournemouth.

Both teams have since played in the Champions League, with Man City beating RB Leipzig while Arsenal lost to Lens.

And ahead of their league clash, Carragher has made his prediction as he's made a Liverpool claim.

He's predicting Arsenal to beat Man City, citing the absence of Rodri, who's still suspended following his red card against Nottingham Forest.

"I'm going to go for Arsenal. I think Arsenal just might do it," he said on Sky Sports.

"With home advantage and Rodri not playing - who's a huge player for Man City."

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta on the touchline for Arsenal vs Manchester City last season. Image: Getty

Carragher is also hoping Mikel Arteta's side do the business so it creates a title race and so Liverpool can get involved, too.,

"Hopefully that will give us a title race between now and the end of the season. I want Liverpool to be involved," he added. "I think we want this title race to go as long as it could possibly go - and last season it did. I thought it was brilliant between Man City and Arsenal.

"So, hopefully Arsenal can get the three points," he concluded, with a smirk.

Arsenal, who have yet to lose a league game this season, are just one point behind Man City, who sit at the top of the league.

Liverpool, meanwhile, occupy fourth place, with 16 points on the board as they take on Brighton on Sunday.

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