David Silva
The English Premiership clash of the weekend is without doubt between Manchester City, who have just lost their first league match this season, and the ever-improving Arsenal. Keep an eye on these 5 stars.
Mario Balotelli
The controversial Italian provides nothing short of entertainment be it for the good or the bad and he has a knack for scoring some of the most audacious goals you’ll ever see.
Having featured on ten occasions in this English Premier League campaign, the 21-year-old boasts eight goals, with some potential candidates for goal of the season.
After netting against Chelsea on Monday night, it is almost guaranteed that Balotelli will give the Gunners’ backline a run for their money.
Robin van Persie
When everyone thought the Gunners had stopped firing, the Dutchman seized the opportunity to carry his side out of the doldrums.
Although, there is no ‘I’ in team, the ‘Flying Dutchman’ played a colossal part in springing Arsenal back into life.
With 18 league goals to his name and leading the Premiership goal scoring charts, Van Persie will be a marked man when it comes to Sunday’s game.
But with few able to stop him this term, City’s task will only prove to be more difficult.
Alexandre Song
With Robin van Persie firing on all cylinders, much of the credit has to be given to Cameroon’s Alexandre Song.
The African is only in his second full season at the London club, where his combination play with Van Persie is undeniably one of the strongest in the Premier League this term.
Song can be considered as the creator and the provider of the goals where he has conjured up some magical moments to provide his teammate with the perfect goal scoring opportunities.
With pace and vision on his side, Song will undoubtedly be keeping the backline of Joleon Lescott and Vincent Kompany well in check.
David Silva
This tricky winger will no doubt keep the fans entertained with his runs up and down the flanks, silky skills and precise passing.
With the ability to create a moment of pure brilliance out of nothing, all eyes will be naturally drawn to the Spanish international.
Silva has not only helped create goals for City, but he has found the back of the net on a handful of occasions this season.
His class on and off the ball remains a key weapon for Robert Mancini’s side and Silva will be looking to find space on the field, in order to attack, at every opportunity.
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Samir Nasri
All eyes will be on how the former Arsenal star will cope against his previous club. Although a starting place isn’t guaranteed for the Frenchman, Nasri will surely come out with guns blazing, ready to prove his worth.
The £25 million signing has netted two goals for the Citizens this term, as well as having assisted in many of City’s numerous goals.
With determination on his side, it is only a matter of time before the attacking midfielder starts making his mark, and there is no bigger game for him than against his previous owners.
By Rossella Marrai, follow on twitter @MilanistaSA