Man City XI vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola facing some big calls for showdown at Emirates Stadium

Your matchday briefing on Arsenal, featuring team news and expert analysis from Simon Collings

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If Stones does start then Josko Gvardiol and Abdukodir Khusanov could line up as the full-backs in a robust back four. If Stones misses out then Gvardiol or Nathan Ake will start alongside Ruben Dias.

Guardiola has said he does not know whether Rodri can manage three starts in a week but the midfielder will be desperate to play.

John Stones is back in training

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Rodri was withdrawn shortly after half-time in the 2-0 win over Napoli on Thursday as Guardiola manages his return following his long spell out with a serious knee injury.

Erling Haaland will lead the line as he renews his rivalry with Arsenal centre-backs Gabriel and William Saliba. Haaland has scored 12 goals in seven appearances for club and country this season, including one against Napoli and two against Manchester United last weekend.

Phil Foden’s recent return to form should see him keep his place in the team.

Omar Marmoush (knee), Rayan Ait-Nouri (ankle), Rayan Cherki (thigh) and Mateo Kovacic (Achilles) remain sidelined.

Predicted Man City XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Khusanov, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Reijnders, Rodri, Foden; Silva, Haaland, Doku

Doubts: Stones

Injured: Marmoush, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, Kovacic

Time and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday, September 21, 2025

How to watch: Sky Sports

Venue: Emirates Stadium