Arsenal have started the season strongly, with three wins and one loss from their four games. They sit second in the league, just behind Liverpool, and have conceded the joint least goals (one) while scoring the most (eight) in the league.

Manchester City, on the other hand, have had a more inconsistent start, with two wins and two losses from their four games. They have scored eight goals, which is not typical of their swashbuckling style, and have conceded four.

One reason for City's inconsistency is the absence of a clinical finisher, which is where Erling Haaland comes in. The Norwegian striker has been in incredible form, scoring six goals in the international break and breaking a Champions League record in the process.

Haaland has also been prolific in his six appearances against Arsenal, scoring four goals, and has the most shots on target in the Premier League this season. He has a reputation for being a goal-scoring machine, and will be a key player for City on Sunday.

Arsenal, however, have the upper hand at the Emirates Stadium, having won the last two meetings between the teams. City's longest losing run away to Arsenal since 2009 is now at two games, and they have also lost five of their seven league games played directly after a midweek Champions League match.

Arsenal's defense has been solid, conceding just one goal in their last three league games, and they have scored nine goals in the process. They have also not conceded a goal in their last three home games, which is a remarkable feat.

The match will feature a battle between Haaland and Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, who has shown great promise as a marksman for his side. Gyokeres has a clinical edge, with a shot conversion rate of 42.9%, which is higher than Haaland's 26.3%.

The outcome of the match will have significant implications for both teams. If City fail to win, it will be the fifth time in a row they have been unable to beat Arsenal in a league game, which has never happened to Pep Guardiola in his managerial career. On the other hand, a win for Arsenal would be their first back-to-back wins against City in a decade.

Both teams have been affected by injuries, with several key players missing for each side. However, this promises to be an exciting match between two teams that like to play attractive football.