National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Arsenal or Manchester City that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Arsenal and Manchester City.
Arsenal form and stats
Arsenal was eliminated in the 4th round last season in the FA Cup.9 victories, 6 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Arsenal have to build on here at Wembley Stadium in the Premier League. On the other hand, in the FA Cup, Arsenal has performed like this (both home and away): 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
Arsenal's previous game was a Premier League match also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Liverpool. The home side are looking to build on that result. A Premier League defeat was the result before that one, 1-2 away at Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez did an outstanding job against Liverpool with eight saves, so vital to securing the victory.
Arsenal are traveling soon after this match as the Premier League match at Aston Villa awaits in three days.
The Arsenal fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 33 goals in 18 league matches. Arsenal have conceded 22 in these home matches.
Manchester City form and stats
Nothing but glory last season for Manchester City, as they won the FA Cup.As the visiting team in Premier League matches, Manchester City have produced an overall stat of 10-1-7 so far. Total FA Cup statistics for Manchester City: 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
Manchester had fun at their own home (Wembley Stadium) last time out, beating AFC Bournemouth 2-1. Gabriel Jesus and David Silva scored. Before that one, a nice away victory 5-0 at Brighton & Hove Albion.
Manchester has another fixture away, a Premier League game, against Watford in just three days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
The Manchester manager J. Guardiola i Sala has got the team scoring on the road, with 41 away goals in 18 league matches. As opposed to that, Manchester have seen the ball go into their own net 22 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Arsenal won one, Manchester City won eight and one draw. nine games with over 2,5 goals, one match with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  S. Agüero del Castillo 16 goals |
Arsenal missing players
Manchester City missing players
| Arsenal | Manchester City | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 7 | Won | W | 9 | 19 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 4 | 5 | ||
| 38 | 21 | Scored | S | 24 | 59 | ||
| 22 | 9 | Conceded | C | 11 | 17 | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 80% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 69% | 80% | ||
| 48% | 55% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 46% | 60% | ||
| 16% | 27% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 23% | 36% | ||
| 4% | 9% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 20% | ||
| 52% | 55% | BTTS | BTTS | 38% | 36% | ||
| 44% | 45% | Clean Sheets | C S | 38% | 48% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 16% | ||
| 5 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7.8 | 7.1 | ||
| 5.5 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 2.4 | ||
| 1.8 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.2 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 258 | 120 | Total Shots | T S | 241 | 454 | ||
| 99 | 51 | Shots on Target | S O | 81 | 161 | ||
| 38% | 41% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 30% | 37% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Liverpool | 36 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 77 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 48 | 93 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 36 | 24 | 3 | 9 | 93 | 35 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 41 | 22 | 58 | 75 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 36 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 64 | 49 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 33 | 15 | 63 |
| 4 | Leicester City | 35 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 65 | 36 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 21 | 29 | 59 |
| 5 | Manchester United | 35 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 61 | 35 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 39 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 59 |
| 6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 49 | 38 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 56 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 36 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 57 | 46 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 29 | 11 | 55 |
| 8 | Sheffield United | 35 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 38 | 33 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 54 |
| 9 | Arsenal | 36 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 53 | 45 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 23 | 8 | 53 |
| 10 | Burnley | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 40 | 48 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 27 | -8 | 51 |
| 11 | Everton | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 41 | 52 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 35 | -11 | 45 |
| 12 | Southampton | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 45 | 58 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 25 | -13 | 45 |
| 13 | Newcastle United | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 55 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 37 | -18 | 43 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 28 | -15 | 42 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 52 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 25 | -16 | 36 |
| 16 | West Ham United | 35 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 44 | 59 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 28 | -15 | 34 |
| 17 | Watford | 35 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 54 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 31 | -21 | 34 |
| 18 | AFC Bournemouth | 36 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 37 | 62 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 34 | -25 | 31 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 35 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 38 | 65 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 35 | -27 | 30 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 36 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 68 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 33 | -42 | 21 |