Arsenal vs Manchester City: Clash of the Most Valuable FC

The countdown has begun as the Premier League kick starts the business end of the season, as there are now only ten matches left. On a Super Sunday, table-toppers Arsenal face off against defending champions Manchester City. The Gunners have a slender one-point lead and are tied on points with Liverpool.

Could this be the year that the North London team will be crowned the champions of England after an excruciating 20-year gap, or will the Citizens steam-roll Arsenal like they have been doing for the last couple of years? Well, we will have to patiently wait for the kickoff on Sunday, but till then, we deep dive into the top two most valued football teams, not only in the United Kingdom but in the whole of Europe. We also highlight the game-changers at both Arsenal and Manchester City and their value. 

Manchester City: Cha Ching Team Value

To ensure there’s no confusion, many will question how it is possible for Manchester City and Arsenal to be the two most valued football clubs (FC) in the world when you have the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Barcelona. The reason for that is that the permutations for the most valued team are solely based on the estimated worth of each player in the squad. This doesn’t reflect which is the richest FC on the planet, as that title remains with Real Madrid. 

According to a report by Transfermarkt, a German-based website owned by the multinational media juggernaut Axel Springer SE, Manchester City tops the charts, valued at 1.27 billion Euros, which is approximately a whopping Rs 10,162 crore. With an average age of the squad of a shade over 26 years, here are the top 5 most valued players in the Manchester City squad.

Arsenal: Second Most Valuable Squad

The Arsenal club is valued at 1.12 billion euros, or around Rs 8,948 crore, according to Transfermarkt. The Gunners are about 25 years old on average. Arsenal is now vying for the coveted Champions League trophy as well as the Premier League championship. As Mikel Arteta’s club takes on Manchester City and six-time winners Bayern Munich in their respective tournaments, it will now face its most difficult test. These are the top 5 players from the North London team in terms of worth.

Arsenal vs Manchester City: When and where to watch 

Arsenal against Manchester City will be a Super Sunday matchup. The game will begin at the Citizen’s home field, the Etihad Stadium, at 9:00 p.m. (IST). It can be watched on the Disney+ Hotstar website or app, and it will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.