Arsenal began the season by winning the Community Shield on penalties, after a late Leandro Trossard goal secured a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes. The Gunners also claimed victory over City at the Emirates Stadium in October, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the only goal of the game.
Mikel Arteta’s men sit a point clear of their rivals going into Sunday’s game. While there are a number of factors at play, Grealish can’t help but point to two useful new additions.
“Obviously, they have added Declan [Rice] and [Kai] Havertz who are both playing really well at the moment,” Grealish told club media. “They might have a bit more experience than last season.
“In both this season and last season, they have had a young side and last season was their first real time in a title race, so this year they might have a bit more experience. I think it is all about us at the moment and if we go out there and win the game then it puts us in a great position.”
Rice joined from West Ham in a club-record move and has wasted little time hitting his stride in Arsenal colours. Havertz took a little longer to kick into gear after arriving from Chelsea, but he has four goals and two assists in his last four games.
