"We have to go to the Emirates, play as well as we know we are capable of and see if we can put an end to our poor run of league results on their ground."
Tony Book was in charge when City secured a 3-2 triumph at Highbury in 1975. They did win a League Cup quarter-final at the Emirates last season, but they have not actually scored a league goal at Arsenal since DaMarcus Beasley's effort in the 3-1 defeat in 2007.
Indeed, Arsenal have often impressed at the Etihad Stadium as well, including this term when they were unfortunate to find themselves held to a 1-1 draw.
"They surprised me just how good they were that day," said Barry.
"They will be disappointed they've not played as well as that more often this season.
"We know there is a need for us to keep winning games because seven points (to leaders Manchester United) is not a small gap and we can't allow that to increase.
"But sometimes the pressure can actually flip around to the team in front and the one chasing can go into games more relaxed.
"We're not going to let it overly worry us at this point."
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