Arsenal U21 face Manchester City U21 at Meadow Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire on Sunday, Dec 20 at 1:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League 2, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Arsenal U21 come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 4). Manchester City U21 are out of form (1W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Arsenal U21 face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Manchester City U21 have won 4 of 5 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Arsenal U21 won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Arsenal U21 a slight edge, but Manchester City U21 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.