2. Target the central defence
Manchester City might be third in the league standings but they could have been a lot higher had they had the services of Vincent Kompany for longer. The Belgian, who captains City, has been a rock for their defence throughout his career but as soon as he goes missing due to injuries, the team capitulate like a cookie.
City have looked nervous with any of the three playing in the centre of defence, Otamendi, Mangala or Demichelis. Neither of the trio have the same quality and ability that Kompany provides and Arsenal should target the centre-backs and with the Olivier Giroud in great form and the pace of Walcott to burn, it could be a long night for whichever centre backs Pelligrini decides to deploy on Monday night.