Manchester City vs Arsenal: How to watch, team news, prediction and everything you need to know

After two tough away trips this week, Arsenal face their biggest challenge yet as they will travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City.

Arsenal recorded a 1-0 victory in their last Premier League outing in an away North London derby against Tottenham, before drawing 0-0 with Atalanta in their opening Champions League game.

Man City have had a similar week, beating Brentford 2-1 before a goalless draw with Inter Milan, but Mikel Arteta has pointed out that their schedule was favourable, with both their games at home and on earlier days.

Arsenal were unbeaten against Manchester City last season, after years of continuous losses against Pep Guardiola’s side, and this clash will give them an opportunity to make a real statement in the Premier League title race.

Man City vs Arsenal Premier League clash date and kick-off time

Arsenal will travel to the Etihad Stadium with little time to relax after returning from Italy, with the game at 4.30pm UK time on Sunday 22nd September.

• Date: September 22nd, 2024
• Kick-off time: 16:30 (BST)
• Stadium: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
  

  How to watch Manchester City v Arsenal live on TV

  The game will be televised on Sky Sports, with kick-off in the prime Super Sunday TV slot, with coverage and build-up beginning after Brighton vs Nottingham Forest, and reaction continuing after full-time.

  The match will also be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live in the United Kingdom.

  Arsenal team news and injuries

  Arsenal were dealt a blow as Martin Odegaard appears to be sidelined for a while, whilst there are no fresh updates on Mikel Merino or Oleksandr Zinchenko, with both missing the last two games.

  Guardiola has also hinted that Kevin de Bruyne could feature despite being substituted with an injury in Man City’s draw with Inter Milan.

  Everyone who started for Arsenal in Atalanta will be available, and Arteta may be tempted to make a couple of changes, with Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus failing to convince in Italy.

  Tickets for Manchester City v Arsenal

  Arsenal’s away allocation of 3,065 for the game is sold out, with no more away tickets available for fans hoping to support the team.

  The allocation sold out to supporters with 15 or more away credits on September 4th.

  Prediction

  Arsenal’s last trip to the Etihad Stadium ended in a 0-0 draw, after a fairly tedious game as both defences nullified the opposition attacks.

  With Odegaard and possibly De Bruyne missing, a similar game can be expected, with Arsenal’s incredible defence hoping to keep another clean sheet.

  Raheem Sterling is in contention to start against his former club, and he will aim to prove a point if he does get onto the pitch, whilst Arteta still needs to find a solution to replace Odegaard’s creativity.