City may find Arsenal tougher to break down under Mikel Arteta than they have in recent years, according to Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Pep Guardiola's side cruised to a 3-0 win at the Emirates in December and have won their last six games against the Gunners in all competitions, with their most recent victory accelerating Arsenal's plans to lure Arteta from the Etihad.
City will enter the game as favourites as they look to consolidate second position when the Premier League returns. However, Arteta has been praised for the impact he has had since taking over.
Not only will he have more of an inside track on the Blues than most opposition coaches do, he will also have had time during the last month to get more ideas across to his own players.
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