Manchester City and Arsenal are set to clash in what is shaping up to be the biggest Premier League game of the season so far. This match could have significant implications for the title race come the end of the campaign, setting the tone for what promises to be an exhilarating battle between two fierce rivals.
In the previous season, Pep Guardiola’s City narrowly edged out Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal to claim the title on the final day. While the Gunners put up a valiant fight, they ultimately fell short in the face of City’s relentless pursuit. It appears that these two teams will once again be the front-runners in the race for the trophy, with Liverpool posing a formidable challenge as well.
On Sunday 22nd September, Arsenal will travel to the Etihad Stadium in hopes of replicating last season’s goalless draw, which was viewed as a positive result at the time. Arteta will be eager to secure a victory this time around, knowing the significance of a win against this formidable City side.
The showdown in Manchester between these two Premier League powerhouses is sure to be a spectacle, as Guardiola and Arteta go head-to-head in a battle for supremacy.
Man City v Arsenal kick-off time & UK TV info
Manchester City vs. Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 4pm BST on Sunday 22nd September.
Kick-off at the Etihad is scheduled for 4.30pm, following the earlier match between Brighton and Nottingham Forest at 2pm. This game will undoubtedly be the highlight of the day’s fixtures.
Man City v Arsenal team news
One of the major absentees from both teams could be Martin Odegaard, who sustained an ankle injury while on international duty with Norway. Summer signing Mikel Merino and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable for Arsenal.
Nathan Ake will be missing for City after suffering a hamstring injury, while Oscar Bobb remains sidelined with a long-term leg injury. On a positive note, Rodri and Phil Foden are back in contention after their early-season absences.
Man City & Arsenal’s head-to-head form
In recent meetings, City has been the dominant side, although Arsenal managed to secure a hard-fought draw at the Etihad last season. The Gunners also emerged victorious with a 1-0 win at the Emirates, thanks to a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli.
Prior to Arsenal’s Community Shield triumph, City had won eight consecutive matches against the Gunners across all competitions. The last time Arsenal won away to City was in January 2015, with goals from Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud. A repeat of that victory could have a significant impact on the title race.
As the anticipation builds for this crucial match between Manchester City and Arsenal, football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome. Both teams are determined to secure a vital victory that could shape the course of the Premier League season. With star players on both sides and two top managers at the helm, this showdown promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
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