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Arsenal vs Manchester City Preview: Team News, H2H, probable lineups, tickets, odds and more (Premier League)

GOAL looks ahead to the clash of titans in the Premier League on Sunday as Mikel Arteta's Arsenal hosts Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

When Arsenal host Manchester City at home on Sunday in an epic Premier League clash, the spotlight will be firmly on the legendary Pep Guardiola and his once-protégé Mikel Arteta. The evolution of the rivalry between the master and the student has taken an interesting turn in the last few meetings. From being pushovers to not losing once in five games and even thrashing City 5-1 at home, both Arsenal and Arteta have come a long way.

Arteta looks settled in the hot seat and has the experience and maturity to go all the way this time. He shaped the squad to his liking this summer and wasn't afraid to double down on defensive reinforcements and quality backups. The results are there for everyone to see as Arsenal are cruising in the league and the Champions League without key cogs like Bukayo Saka and William Saliba. Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Ebrechi Eze all made good starts to life in North London as Arsenal bounced back from the loss to Liverpool very swiftly. Of course, the questions of intent and attacking flair in big games still remain. If Arteta can produce a perfect response against City, many would start believing around the Emirates that this might finally be their year after three years of heartbreak.

Guardiola was lost for words when they lost 5-1 to Arsenal last season. It was another terrible low in a season of lows for the most decorated coach. However, he has recruited since and is confident of turning things around. The Manchester Derby performance and result were a step in the right direction for his side. Pep needs to carefully manage his squad now, given the incredibly short turnaround between the Thursday night Champions League and the Arsenal game on Sunday. With the injury list showing no signs of shortening anytime soon, he has to trust his thin squad to get the job done. Can the master get one over his student and record a first win in six games? Can Pep make a title statement again to the rest of the league? The blockbuster clash will provide all the answers.

As the intense battle between Arsenal and Manchester City approaches, fans are eager to preview the teams' lineups and strategies. Those wagering on this Premier League classic can benefit from exploring the best betting sites with welcome bonus, providing a unique chance to boost their bets with attractive offers that can leverage their predictions for better payouts.

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How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester City online - TV channels & live streams

The game will be shown on the TV as the Sky Sports Main Event in the UK. Fans can stream it on Sky Sports' official streaming apps. For fans in the US, Peacock is the official streaming home of this high-voltage clash.

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Arsenal vs Manchester City kick-off time

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Arsenal will take on Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 21, at 16:30 BST / 17:30 CET / 11:30 ET.

Team news & squads

Arsenal vs Manchester City lineups

Arsenal

4-3-3

Formation

4-1-4-1

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Injuries and Suspended players

Injuries and Suspensions

Arsenal team news

Arteta would have been overjoyed to welcome Saliba back into training. However, Cristhian Mosquera, who impressed massively in his previous outings, will feel hard done by to drop to the bench.
Martin Odegaard is a doubt for the game as he nurses his shoulder injury that has relapsed. Ethan Nwaneri will be hoping for a start if Arteta chooses to attack from the start.
Gabriel Martinelli scored off the bench midweek and would push for a start, and the manager has a tough call to make. Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are all ruled out.
Probable Lineup: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Nwaneri; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze

Manchester City team news

Guardiola is without John Stones and plenty of newcomers like Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and January purchase Omar Marmoush.
He would be buoyed by the return and strong performances of Josko Gavrdiol. Abdukodir Khusanov might edge Matheus Nunes to the right-back spot to keep up with Arsenal's fluid left side.
In the attack, Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku's timely performances will boost Erling Haaland's numbers tenfold as the Norwegian gunman in scorching form eyes another Golden Boot.
Probable lineup: Donnarumma; Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Rodri; Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Odds & Prediction

The clash might be tough to call as things stand, but Arsenal's squad depth and form might edge the Cityzens. They are priced at 1.85 to win the game. The odds of Manchester City getting a win and the game ending as a draw are almost identical. City's win is priced at 3.80, as a draw is priced at 3.90.

Form

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-Form

Goal Scored (Conceded): 11/1
Games over 2.5 goals: 2/5
Both teams scored: 0/5

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-Form

Goal Scored (Conceded): 10/4
Games over 2.5 goals: 3/5
Both teams scored: 1/5

Head-to-Head Record

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Last 5 matches

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Wins

Draws

Wins

Goals scored

Games over 2.5 goals: 2/5
Both teams scored: 3/5

Standings

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Frequently asked questions

Buying Arsenal tickets directly from the club is notoriously difficult, as they rarely ever go on sale to non-members. Arsenal switched to a ballot system in 2022, so there is no traditional sales period in which tickets can sell out quickly. Members have to enter a ballot, which opens around 6-8 weeks before a match and remains open for around 4 days, if hoping to purchase Arsenal match tickets. These are almost always over-subscribed, so is a lottery with low odds. During the 2024/25 season, the average success rate for ordinary Red Members in the ballots was just 9%.

Yes, in addition, fans can purchase seats on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels.

Yes, Arsenal hospitality packages are also a great way for non-members to secure match seats. They tend to sell out slower than tickets on the primary and secondary markets, so can be a good choice when other options are limited.

A football hospitality package is likely to offer you exclusive views of the match, comfortable seats, food and drink before and during the match and a dedicated host. If you have a special occasion, such as a birthday, coming up, it'll make a brilliant day out and one that will live long in the memory.

As well as ensuring fans have an extraordinary experience, rather than just an ordinary one, football hospitality packages also provide a solution for securing tickets, you would otherwise miss out on. If tickets for a match are likely to sell out, some might be tempted to avoid the hassle of hitting the secondary/reselling market and go straight for the hospitality option. You also won’t need to be a club member to purchase hospitality packages.

The occasion can also influence the perceived value of hospitality tickets. Special events such as derby matches or huge European encounters may justify the splurge, as they offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness history in the making from the comfort of a VIP suite.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Preview: Team News, H2H, probable lineups, tickets, odds and more (Premier League)

Arsenal vs Manchester City last-minute tickets: How to buy