“When they faced us here in the Etihad, I saw them — these guys they don’t want to beat us, they just want to draw.”
Rodri’s unsparing assessment of Arsenal after Manchester City won their fourth consecutive Premier League title in May has done the rounds again ahead of Sunday’s meeting between the sides at the Etihad Stadium.
In last season’s corresponding fixture, the Gunners claimed a 0-0 draw to keep their noses in front of City in the race for glory, only to be pipped at the post by Pep Guardiola’s relentless side.
So, how much do they want to win this time? We’re about to find out.
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Man City vs. Arsenal score
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| Man City | 0 | |
| Arsenal | 0 |
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Referee: Michael Oliver
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Predicted lineups:
Man City (3-2-4-1, right to left): 31. Ederson (GK) — 25. Manuel Akanji, 3. Ruben Dias, 24. Josko Gvardiol — 82. Rico Lewis, 16. Rodri — 20. Bernardo Silva, 47. Phil Foden, 19. Ilkay Gundogan, 10. Jack Grealish — 9. Erling Haaland.
Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): 22. David Raya (GK) — 4. Ben White, 2. William Saliba, 6. Gabriel, 12. Jurrien Timber — 29. Kai Havertz, 5. Thomas Partey, 41. Declan Rice — 7. Bukayo Saka, 19. Leandro Trossard, 11. Gabriel Martinelli.
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Man City vs. Arsenal live updates, highlights, and commentary
1 hr 35 mins before kickoff: It’s a filthy day in Manchester, squalling wind and rain. Guardiola and Arteta might not go in for this sort of thing, but it’s slide tackle weather. For all the pretty football these two play, their combative side can be under-rated. if it’s a gruelling affair, both teams are more than well-quipped enough.
Team news will be along in about 20 minutes, with all eyes on whether Kevin De Bruyne makes it for Manchester City. having suffered an injury during the midweek goalless draw against Inter Milan. De Bruyne has eight Premier League goals against Arsenal, his best tally against any side.
2 hours before kickoff. Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of Manchester City vs. Arsenal in the Premier League. The champions from the past four seasons and the runners-up from the previous two are looking to strike an early blow in the latest battle for glory.
Man City vs. Arsenal kick off time
This Premier League match kicks off in Manchester, UK at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sunday, September 22 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Canada | Sunday, September 22 | 11:30 a.m. |
| UK | Sunday, September 22 | 4:30 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Monday, September 23 | 2:30 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sunday, September 22 | 9:00 p.m. IST |
Man City vs. Arsenal lineups, team news
Kevin De Bruyne was replaced at halftime against Inter Milan in midweek following a collision with visiting goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Guardiola has not ruled the Belgian out but he remains a major doubt to face a club he has eight goals and four assists against in 14 Premier League matches. Ilkay Gundogan or Mateo Kovacic are the most likely replacements.
Phil Foden came on at the interval versus the Nerazzurri following illness and is set to make his first start of the season.
Man City predicted XI (3-2-4-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol — Lewis, Rodri — Silva, Foden, Gundogan, Grealish — Haaland.
Man City subs: Matchday squads released one hour before kickoff
Declan Rice returned to the Arsenal line-up against Atalanta following his domestic suspension and will line up in a midfield still without ankle-injury victim Martin Odegaard.
Gabriel Jesus started as captain in Odegaard’s absence in Bergamo but the Brazilian struggled before making way with an hour played. Leandro Trossard might get the nod in the centre of the attack, playing a more fluid role as Kai Havertz drops into midfield once more.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber — Havertz, Partey, Rice — Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
Arsenal subs: Matchday squads released one hour before kickoff
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Man City vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch the match in some of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Sky Sports website |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | JioTV, Hotstar VIP |
