{"id":15758,"date":"2011-12-15T16:17:58","date_gmt":"2011-12-15T16:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/12\/five-to-watch-city-vs-arsenal\/"},"modified":"2011-12-15T16:17:58","modified_gmt":"2011-12-15T16:17:58","slug":"five-to-watch-city-vs-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/12\/15\/five-to-watch-city-vs-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Five to watch: City vs Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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David Silva<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Mario Balotelli<\/strong>
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\u2019ll ever see.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

After netting against Chelsea on Monday night, it is almost guaranteed that Balotelli will give the Gunners\u2019 backline a run for their money.<\/p>\n

Robin van Persie<\/strong>
When everyone thought the Gunners had stopped firing, the Dutchman seized the opportunity to carry his side out of the doldrums.<\/p>\n

Although, there is no \u2018I\u2019 in team, the \u2018Flying Dutchman\u2019 played a colossal part in springing Arsenal back into life.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

But with few able to stop him this term, City\u2019s task will only prove to be more difficult.<\/p>\n

Alexandre Song<\/strong>
With Robin van Persie firing on all cylinders, much of the credit has to be given to Cameroon\u2019s Alexandre Song.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

With pace and vision on his side, Song will undoubtedly be keeping the backline of Joleon Lescott and Vincent Kompany well in check.<\/p>\n

David Silva<\/strong><\/p>\n

This tricky winger will no doubt keep the fans entertained with his runs up and down the flanks, silky skills and precise passing.<\/p>\n

With the ability to create a moment of pure brilliance out of nothing, all eyes will be naturally drawn to the Spanish international.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

His class on and off the ball remains a key weapon for Robert Mancini\u2019s side and Silva will be looking to find space on the field, in order to attack, at every opportunity.<\/p>\n

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Samir Nasri<\/strong>
All eyes will be on how the former Arsenal star will cope against his previous club. Although a starting place isn\u2019t guaranteed for the Frenchman, Nasri will surely come out with guns blazing, ready to prove his worth.<\/p>\n

The \u00a325 million signing has netted two goals for the Citizens this term, as well as having assisted in many of City\u2019s numerous goals.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

By Rossella Marrai, follow on twitter @MilanistaSA<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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