League leaders Arsenal travel to face Manchester City on Sunday afternoon in a blockbuster showdown that could shape the Premier League title race as we enter the final stretch of the 2023-24 season.
Having enjoyed the English top-flight's summit spot throughout the international break, Mikel Arteta's side enter this weekend's action above Liverpool only on goal difference and boast a narrow one-point lead over reigning treble-winners City.
The visitors can increase the gap with Man City to four points if they can record their first victory at the Etihad Stadium since January 2015.
Arsenal were 2-1 victors over Brentford in their last league outing, while the Sky Blues played out a thrilling 1-1 draw with fellow title rivals Liverpool at Anfield before sealing progression to the FA Cup semi-finals thanks to a comfy 2-0 last-eight victory over Newcastle United.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Manchester City vs Arsenal kick-off time
| Date: | Sunday, March 31, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 4:30 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Etihad Stadium |
The Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
It will kick off at 4:30 pm GMT on Sunday, March 31, 2024, for fans in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Manchester City vs Arsenal online - TV channels & live streams
 | Sky Sports Main Event | Watch here |
 | Sky Sports Premier League | Watch here |
 | Sky Sports Ultra HDR | Watch here |
The game will be broadcast live on TV on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR in the UK, and is available to stream online live through Sky Go.
Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
Manchester City team news
Manchester City could be without the services of defenders John Stones and Kyle Walker, both of whom picked up injuries on England duty.
Manuel Akanji, Matheus Nunes and Kevin de Bruyne have all been declared fit, while Brazilian shot-stopper Ederson is likely to start in goal for Pep Guardiola's side after recovering from a muscle injury.
Manchester City possible XI: Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Doku.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ederson, Ortega, Carson |
| Defenders: | Dias, Akanji, Ake, Stones, Gomez, Lewis, Walker |
| Midfielders: | Rodri, Nunes, Kovacic, Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish, Doku, Foden, Bobb |
| Forwards: | Alvarez, Haaland |
Arsenal team news
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said in his pre-match presser that there is a chance that Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli are fit and available for Sunday's potentially title-deciding clash at the Etihad.
Saka was forced to withdraw from the England squad last week with a minor muscle issue, while Magalhaes pulled out from Brazil duty due to an Achilles problem. Martinelli has not played since the beginning of the month, when he sliced his foot during a 6-0 victory against Sheffield United.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey are also expected to be available after featuring against Queens Park Rangers in a behind-closed-doors friendly over the international break, leaving ACL victim Jurrien Timber as their only major long-term absentee.
Arsenal possible XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ramsdale, Hein |
| Defenders: | Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, White, Soares |
| Midfielders: | Rice, Partley, Jorginho, Elneny, Odegaard, Havertz, Smith Rowe, Vieira |
| Forwards: | Saka, Jesus, Martinelli, Trossard, Nelson, Nketiah |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2023 | Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City | Premier League |
| August 6, 2023 | Manchester City 1-1 Arsenal | Community Shield |
| April 27, 2023 | Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
| February 16, 2023 | Arsenal 1-3 Manchester City | Premier League |
| January 28, 2023 | Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal | FA Cup |