What has been Arsenal and Cardiff's form ahead of this match?
Arsenal's consistent form is over, as Emery's men have won only two out of their last five. Speaking about home games, the Gunners have managed to win nine out of their twelve previous games, with only Manchester City being able to beat them at Emirates Stadium this season.
Cardiff City enters this game having won only one of their eleven away games this season. Leicester City was the "lucky" team to give away three points against the Bluebirds. Neil Warnock's men have lost eight of their EPL away games, including a 3-0 loss against Newcastle on January 19.
What is the current position of Arsenal and Cardiff in the English Premier League?
Arsenal gets to this match in fifth place of the English Premier League. The Gunners have won 13 of their games in the domestic competition, with five draws and five losses completing their tally. Unai Emery's men have scored 48 goals in the current EPL season, with only Liverpool and Manchester City topping those numbers.
Cardiff City enters this game in 18th place of the Premier League. The Bluebirds have lost a whopping 14 games this season, but they are still hopeful of keeping their spot among the best teams in the UK. Neil Warnock's men have only scored 19 goals this year, with only Huddersfield being able to find the back of the net less times than the Welsh side (13 goals).
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
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| 1 | Arsenal | 34 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 26 | +56 | 77 | WWLWW | |
| 2 | Liverpool | 34 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 75 | 34 | +41 | 74 | LWLDW | |
| 3 | Manchester City | 32 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 76 | 32 | +44 | 73 | WWWDD | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 71 | 50 | +21 | 66 | WWDLW | |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 32 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 65 | 49 | +16 | 60 | LWDWL | |
| 6 | Manchester United | 33 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 51 | 50 | +1 | 53 | WDDLD | |
| 7 | Newcastle United | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 69 | 54 | +15 | 50 | LWWDW | |
| 8 | West Ham United | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 54 | 63 | -9 | 48 | LLWDL | |
| 9 | Chelsea | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 61 | 57 | +4 | 47 | LWDWD | |
| 10 | AFC Bournemouth | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 49 | 60 | -11 | 45 | WLDLW | |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 52 | 50 | +2 | 44 | DLDLW | |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 46 | 54 | -8 | 43 | LLDLD | |
| 13 | Fulham | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 50 | 54 | -4 | 42 | LWLLD | |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 39 | WWWLL | |
| 15 | Brentford | 34 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 52 | 59 | -7 | 35 | WWDDD | |
| 16 | Everton | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 33 | WWLWD | |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 42 | 60 | -18 | 26 | LDLWD | |
| 18 | Luton Town | 34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 47 | 75 | -28 | 25 | LLWLL | |
| 19 | Burnley | 34 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 69 | -32 | 23 | WDLDD | |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 34 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 33 | 92 | -59 | 16 | LLLDL |
Arsenal vs Cardiff - Head-to-head stats
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This will be just the fourth Premier League game between these teams in the 21st Century.
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Arsenal has not lost an EPL game against Cardiff since 1961.
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The first game between these sides in the 2018-19 season ended with a 3-2 away win for Arsenal back in September.
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Arsenal has won five of their last six games against Cardiff in all competitions during the 21st Century. Cardiff was only able to draw an FA Cup match against the Gunners back in 2009.
Arsenal vs Cardiff - Injuries and suspensions
Arsenal - Rob Holding, Danny Welbeck, Laurent Koscielny, Sokratis, Héctor Bellerín (injured); Konstantinos Mavropanos, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (doubtful).
Cardiff City - Kenneth Zohore, Jazz Richards, Kadeem Harris, Sean Morrison, Harry Arter (doubtful).
Broadcast info - Arsenal vs Cardiff
In the U.S.: NBC Sports Gold.
In Canada: TSN5, TSN GO.
In Australia: Optus Sport.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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