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Arsenal vs Man City: Premier League showdown at the Emirates

When Arsenal meet Man City in north London this weekend, it feels like more than just another Premier League fixture. Both sides have rediscovered some rhythm following defeats before the international break and come into this clash seeking a third successive victory. For Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, this is a game neither can realistically afford to lose.

Match details and how to watch

Arsenal vs Man City takes place on Sunday 21 September 2025 at the Emirates Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 4.30pm BST.

In the UK, the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, with coverage starting from 4pm BST. For those preferring to stream, Sky Sports subscribers can watch online through the Sky Go app. Highlights will be available on BBC One’s Match of the Day at 10.30pm BST on Sunday evening.

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Injury concerns and team selection

Arsenal face a number of injury questions ahead of this key Premier League clash. Bukayo Saka, Ben White and captain Martin Odegaard all missed the midweek win over Athletic Club, leaving Arteta with some late calls to make. William Saliba is fit again and pressing for a return, though Cristhian Mosquera’s recent form presents the manager with a welcome but tricky selection dilemma. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz remain unavailable, which further complicates Arsenal’s attacking options.

Arsenal predicted XI: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Merino, Eze, Madueke, Gyokeres

For Man City, Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush are sidelined, while Mateo Kovacic is making progress in his recovery but this fixture comes too soon for him.

Man City predicted XI: Donnarumma, Lewis, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Reijnders, Silva, Foden, Doku, Haaland

What to expect at the Emirates

This meeting arrives at a significant juncture in the Premier League season. Guardiola knows City cannot afford another slip, yet Arsenal, at home and with recent confidence against their rivals, will feel strongly about their prospects.

Arteta’s team were criticised for their performance at Anfield last month, but this presents an opportunity to reaffirm their credentials as genuine contenders. With the Emirates crowd behind them, Arsenal are expected to set the tempo.

Prediction: Arsenal to win 3-1.

Recent head-to-head record

Arsenal have enjoyed a strong run in recent encounters with Man City. They are unbeaten in their last four meetings in all competitions, or five if counting the Community Shield penalty shootout in August 2023. Importantly, the last two clashes at the Emirates went Arsenal’s way.

Their most recent league meeting in north London ended 5-1 to Arsenal, a result remembered for Myles Lewis-Skelly’s first goal for the club and his now-famous celebration directed at Erling Haaland.

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The history, the context and the current form all suggest a high-stakes Premier League encounter that could prove pivotal in shaping the early months of the campaign.