Arsenal vs Man City - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
- Arsenal host Man City in the Premier League this weekend in a clash between title contenders
- Last season's top two meet for the second time this season with Gunners coming out on top in the Community Shield
- Arsenal remain unbeaten in the league but that could change come Sunday evening
Last season's Premier League top two will come to blows for the second time this campaign when Manchester City travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
The first meeting between the sides came in the Community Shield back in early August, with Arsenal reigning supreme in a 4-1 penalty shootout victory. The game had finished level in regulation time after a 101st-minute Leandro Trossard strike cancelled out Cole Palmer's opener.
Arsenal took the confidence gained from finally triumphing over Man City into the new season and remain unbeaten in the Premier League after seven matches. However, Mikel Arteta's side did suffer their first loss of the campaign in midweek, losing 2-1 to RC Lens in their second Champions League group stage match at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
It was a different story for the Cityzens on Wednesday evening as they saw off a spirited RB Leipzig side, winning 3-1 thanks to late goals from substitutes Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku. It was a much-needed victory for Pep Guardiola who had seen his side lose their last two matches, including surrendering their perfect Premier League record in a shock loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Here is your guide to Sunday's mouth-watering clash between Arsenal and Man City.
When time does Arsenal vs Manchester City kick-off?
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Date: Sunday 8 October
- Kick-off Time: 16:30 BST / 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: John Brooks
Arsenal vs Manchester City H2H record (last five games)
- Arsenal: 1 win
- Manchester City: 4 wins
- Draws: 0
Current form (all competitions)
- Arsenal: LWWDW
- Manchester City: WLLWW
How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester City on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Go UK, Sky GO Extra |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Arsenal confirmed team news
Arsenal lineup vs Manchester City (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Jorginho; Jesus, Nketiah, Trossard.
Manchester City confirmed team news
Manchester City lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Lewis; Foden, Alvarez, B. Silva; Haaland.
Arsenal vs Manchester City score prediction
Despite Arsenal's significant improvements in recent seasons, they are yet to really test Man City when the sides go head-to-head. The treble winners have won eight of their last nine meetings with the Gunners, including two emphatic victories last season - 4-1 at the Etihad and 3-1 at the Emirates.
The potential absence of Saka, alongside the already missing Martinelli, could prove pivotal for the Gunners, while Rodri's suspension will give hope to Arteta's men.
However, Man City are so comfortable on the big stage, and it would hardly be surprising to see them get a statement win at the Emirates on Sunday. No matter how strong Arsenal seem to be, the Premier League and European champions always appear to be that one step ahead.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-3 Man City
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