There are four Premier League games on Wednesday but all eyes are likely to be fixed on the Etihad when Manchester City host Arsenal.
It's a huge clash in the title race and could decide who goes on to lift the trophy.
Arsenal head north sitting at the top of the table and five points clear of City, meaning they are sure to end the night at the summit, even in defeat.
However, City have two games in hand on the Gunners, so victory will firmly swing the balance of power in their favour.
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- Manchester City to win and both teams to score @ 15/8
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City are flying at the moment as they look to add a further three trophies - Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup - to their collection by the end of the season.
The Premier League title, which they have lifted in each of the last two campaigns and in four of the last five, is firmly in their sights after enjoying a nine-game unbeaten run in the league.
Pep Guardiola's side have earned a reputation for clicking when it matters most over recent seasons and this year doesn't appear any different.
They are unbeaten in 16 outings across all competitions, including wins at Arsenal in the league and at home to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Stopping them at this point looks extremely difficult and Arsenal appear to be faltering as they head into the home straight.
Before the start of the season, few would have tipped Arsenal to be leading the way with just six games left to play.
Mikel Arteta deserves huge credit for how quickly he has instilled a winning mentality into the squad, but sustaining a push for a first league title since 2004 is starting to look very difficult.
The Gunners have taken three points from the last nine on offer after playing out draws with Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton.
It's also worth noting that Guardiola seems to have Arteta's number, which isn't too surprising when considering the working relationship the pair had at the Etihad before the latter left his assistant role to head to the Emirates.
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City have already beaten Arsenal twice this campaign - in the league and the FA Cup - and they also won home and away against the north Londoners last term.
Indeed, City have prevailed in each of their last seven meetings with Arsenal across all competitions.
Arsenal's last win at the Etihad came back in 2015 and they have lost seven and drawn one in the meantime.
There's not a huge amount of value in siding with City to win 8/15 but backing a home win and both teams to score at 15/8 does appeal.
Arsenal have scored more than any club on the road in the league, netting 32 times, and they have only failed to register in one outing away from the Emirates this term.
It's also worth noting that City have only kept five clean sheets when hosting in the Premier League this campaign.
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