Manchester City will welcome title rivals Arsenal on Sunday in one of the most eagerly awaited clashes of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
City come into the match after a frustrating goalless draw against Serie A champions Inter Milan in their recent UEFA Champions League fixture.
Arsenal, similarly, were held to a 0-0 draw by Atalanta in their Champions League opener, with goalkeeper David Raya making a crucial penalty save to keep the Gunners from defeat.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man City vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in UK:
TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
Live stream: Sky GO, Sky Sports website
This game is available for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Streaming options are available on Sky GO and Sky Sports website.
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What time does Man City vs. Arsenal kick off in UK?
This Premier League clash takes place at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom and kicks off on Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Man City vs. Arsenal lineups, team news
Kevin De Bruyne was replaced at halftime against Inter Milan in midweek following a collision with visiting goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Pep Guardiola has not ruled the Belgian out but he remains a major doubt to face a club he has eight goals and four assists against in 14 Premier League matches. Ilkay Gundogan or Mateo Kovacic are the most likely replacements.
Phil Foden came on at the interval versus the Nerazzurri following illness and is set to make his first start of the season.
Man City predicted XI (3-2-4-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol — Lewis, Rodri — Silva, Foden, Gundogan, Grealish — Haaland.
Injured: Bobb (broken leg), De Bruyne (doubt)
Suspended: None
Declan Rice returned to the Arsenal line-up against Atalanta following his domestic suspension and will line up in a midfield still without ankle-injury victim Martin Odegaard.
Gabriel Jesus started as captain in Odegaard’s absence in Bergamo but the Brazilian struggled before making way with an hour played. Leandro Trossard might get the nod in the centre of the attack, playing a more fluid role as Kai Havertz drops into midfield once more.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber — Havertz, Partey, Rice — Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
Injured: Merino (shoulder), Odegaard (ankle), Tierney (hamstring), Tomiyasu (knee), Zinchenko (calf)
Suspended: None
Man City vs. Arsenal Prediction
Manchester City come into this game with the psychological advantage, as they are unbeaten against Arsenal in the previous nine games (won seven and drawn two) played at home.
While Arsenal have had a strong start to the season and can match City’s intensity, Guardiola’s side has been relentless so far this season and could come out the victors in a closely-fought contest.
- Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Saturday, September 21
- West Ham vs. Chelsea (12:30 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Wolves (3:00 p.m.)
- Fulham vs. Newcastle (3:00 p.m.)
- Leicester vs.Everton (3:00 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth (3:00 p.m.)
- Southampton vs. Ipswich (3:00 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brentford (3:00 p.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, September 22
- Brighton vs. Nottingham Forest (2:00 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Arsenal (4:30 p.m.)