Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Stats gurus pick combined Arsenal-Man City XI
Sofascore's data-driven lineup gives City the edge with six players to Arsenal's five.
Arsenal
team
Competition
Premier League
Match
Arsenal vs Man City in Cardiff
Combined XI
6 City players, 5 Arsenal players
Formation
4-3-3
What happened. Sofascore's stats-based combined XI for Arsenal vs Man City gives City a 6-5 edge, with only one Arsenal defender making the cut.
- Donnarumma starts in goal despite David Raya's Golden Glove win.
- Nunes beats Jurrien Timber for the right-back spot.
- The clash is the first of the new campaign in Cardiff.
The combined XI highlights early title favourites ahead of their first league meeting.
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