ONLY 12% of Arsenal fans are backing their side to cause an upset and WIN at the Etihad tonight.
That's according to bookmakers Ladbrokes, who have revealed via their Fanzone that almost nine in ten Gunners fans reckon City will win the top of the table clash, or are avoiding the game altogether.
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From the point of a seemingly unassailable lead, Arsenal have somewhat capitulated in recent weeks with three consecutive draws on the bounce.
They're now heading into the eagerly-anticipated meeting with City later knowing that only a win would ensure the title stays in their hands.
Pep Guardiola's men have been relentless in their pursuit and now sit five points off the top having played two games less.
That sees them come into this one as 8/15 favourites with Ladbrokes, with the draw at 16/5.
Despite their seemingly high price of 19/4, just 12% of Arsenal fans reckon a win could be on the cards.
Man City vs Arsenal
Ladbrokes Fanzone data
Ladbrokes Latest Betting
- % of Man City fans backing Man City to beat Arsenal – 86%
- % of Arsenal fans backing Arsenal to beat Man City – 12%
Man City v Arsenal
- Man City – 8/15
- Arsenal – 19/4
- Draw – 16/5
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Data pulled from Ladbrokes Fanzone showed confidence in the away support is low after a string of dropped points.
That's in direct contrast to City fans, with as many as 86% confident of three points for the Citizens tonight.
The outright market has ebbed and flowed considerably since the turn of the year, though a Manchester City retention is now firmly expected.
They're 2/9 to go on and win the league from this point with Arsenal – odds-on just a few weeks ago – now out to 3/1.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "It's a must-win game for Mikel's men, but confidence among the fans couldn't be much lower at this point, with just 12% of Arsenal punters backing their side to cause an upset at the Etihad."
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