Roy Keane has insisted Arsenal cannot beat Manchester City in their crunch clash this weekend.
The Premier League's top side will take on the defending champions at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, with the Gunners looking to open up a four-point gap to their rivals at the start of the run-in.
The game is almost identical to the same fixture last season, which saw Arsenal dealt a 4-1 loss in late April that all but put an end to their title hopes despite the club topping the table for the majority of the campaign.
Mikel Areteta's side will have high hopes of avenging that defeat this time around, with the team a year more experienced and in good form going into the game.
Keane, however, speaking on The Overlap, insisted the Gunners simply won't win the game, and clashed with co-hosts Gary Neville and Ian Wright over how he sees the game playing out.
'We're beating them,' Wright began. You know why I'm saying that? We have to beat them.'
'That doesn't mean you're going to win,' Keane responded.
'I think you have to beat them,' Neville interrupted.
'Why should I not think we can beat them?' Wright argued. 'We've got a great defensive record and we're scoring goals. Why should I now go negative on my team?'
Neville then gave his prediction, backing Arsenal, with Jill Scott questioning the view, replying: 'Arsenal are not going to win this year.'
'This is big boy stuff now,' Keane said. 'Arsenal are not winning there. Arsenal are not winning at Man City.'
When Wright challenged Keane to a bet, the former Manchester United captain offered to buy him a watch if Arsenal were victorious.
''I'm going 2-1 City,' he continued. 'Arsenal are not winning there. You're getting kidded, I'm telling you.'
Former Manchester City star Scott backed Pep Guardiola's side to win, leaving the predictions at two apiece for each side from the four pundits.
Both sides will go into the game with injury doubts, with City defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones picking up issues during the international break with England.
Manuel Akanki is also a doubt, while Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne also missed international duty with Brazil and Belgium respectively.
For Arsenal, Gabriel and Bukayo Saka pulled out of international duty but could return for Sunday's game.
FaisalMatuidi
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Guardiola to Ian Wright: Arsenal can't win here.
Pebbekmoyz
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Man City 3-1 Arsenal!!!
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Can some body say amen!!!
Nowbmrsty
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when was the last time Arsenal beats man city at Elthad. it will still be the old story naaa
KingEric
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Man City 3-1 Arsenal!!!
popalnrst
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city,2,arsr 1,an chelsea,1,burney,3
Yizabknt
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Tottenham 3 - 1 Luton Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley Brentford 2 - 1 Man U Liverpool 3 - 3 Brighton Man City 2 - 2 Arsenal
Cityzens17CampusD
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arsenal owns this league man
when??🤣🤣🤣🤣
nwaniObinna
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I don't want that game to come out draw, I a winner and am hoping city to win 💙
Licbikny
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Tottenham 2 v 0 Luton
Licbikny
2
Chelsea 2 vs 0 Burnley
Licbikny
2
Liverpool 1 vs 2 Brighton
Licbikny
1
Brendford 2 vs 1 Man utd
Licbikny
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Man city 1 vs 3 Arsenal
japbckprsy
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City will be dancing to our tune,come Sunday
japbckprsy
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those guys will be surprised 😲😯 when they see home fans leaving the stadium early before end of the game because of what Arsenal is gonna do to them
Zezesol
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The last time I checked the ball is round and doesn’t favour anyone so anything is possible. 2012 Wigan vs Man Utd easy win on paper and there was an awful upset so keane of all people shouldn’t be talking like that
I support city but u right bro
Moschino™
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Are you not ashamed that City's monopolizing the EPL?. I'm Arsenal, and I'd be more comfortable if Liverpool won and not City.
SHAME ON U...HWS THAT OUR FAULT TO BECOME SERIAL WINNERS
Niweklos
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No matter how hard the game be but arsenal is winning
exactly
Niweklos
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Manchester city 10-0 Arsenal
arsenal is winning the league
Niweklos
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Manchester city 10-0 Arsenal
nonsense
Zokbcdemot
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wdf you said arsenal what 😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Niweklos
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am Liverpool but l want city to beat the PRETENDERS
arsenal owns this league man
Niweklos
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This is what we have been waiting for... City are made for big moments, gonna be tough but City gonna win. KDB massacre again
you are not winning the league man.
Niweklos
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The point here is Arsenal have no choice than a must win if not bye bye to the EPL Title this season, but the question is, can they in city home?
yes,they can.this arsenal is different from arsenal of last season
Niweklos
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arsenal owns this league
Yuneklosty
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Are you not ashamed that City's monopolizing the EPL?. I'm Arsenal, and I'd be more comfortable if Liverpool won and not City.
Yuneklosty
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Keane why don't you bet on Ma Funu...?
Everblessed10
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The last time I checked the ball is round and doesn’t favour anyone so anything is possible. 2012 Wigan vs Man Utd easy win on paper and there was an awful upset so keane of all people shouldn’t be talking like that
lundiluv
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The point here is Arsenal have no choice than a must win if not bye bye to the EPL Title this season, but the question is, can they in city home?
LegendaryBroly
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he's just a soccer analyst who's trying to drag the other guy into betting so that he can win some cash if Arsenal lose
Well analysed 👍🏾
zukacilstu
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This is what we have been waiting for... City are made for big moments, gonna be tough but City gonna win. KDB massacre again
OverloadElidemaskino
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everyone knows Keane is a bitter hater, still hasn't overcome his enmity with Viera, always speaking against Arsenal
he's just a soccer analyst who's trying to drag the other guy into betting so that he can win some cash if Arsenal lose
Midezac
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Manchester city 10-0 Arsenal
Can dat happen
Midezac
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Manchester city 10-0 Arsenal
Wow awesome
DominicChege
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am Liverpool but l want city to beat the PRETENDERS
what if the pretenders shock you..The way they dismantle your team
bipblorstz
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arsenal
Zuwabesz
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am Liverpool but l want city to beat the PRETENDERS
MegonFox
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5 years in future pèrez and vini watching ansu fart lifting the ballon dor I am not laughing
Vaheipstuz
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Manchester city is gone to win against the Arsenal with 2 - 1 goals nd if comes true i like to have interested achievement
Kotaelnorz
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Games aren't won in studios, so let's wait and see.
MegonFox
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even brokenlona academic playes know who is the real 🐐
Vuzaclmopu
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Manchester city 10-0 Arsenal
raaaklmpsu
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Cool chop for us
Mukhtari
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everyone knows Keane is a bitter hater, still hasn't overcome his enmity with Viera, always speaking against Arsenal
EllyKatende
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No matter how hard the game be but arsenal is winning