BETTING GUIDE: Arsenal Vs Manchester City, Match Preview, Team News and Betting Guide
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Reading Time: 4min | Sun. 21.09.25. | 09:06
Arteta will be looking to replicate their last meeting with City at the Etihad where his side ran out 5-1 winners.
Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday 21st September in a clash that pits two of the best teams in England over the past few years.
Both sides have been in the shadow of frontrunners Liverpool, and after positive midweek European exploits, they will be eager to show they have the mettle to handle what the league throws at them.
Arsenal, coming off an away win against Athletic Bilbao, produced a strong second-half push to secure all three points.
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Mikel Arteta will look to his side to maintain the same momentum.
The Gunners have started the league in fine form and currently sit third behind Liverpool and Tottenham, having played a game less.
A win against City would move Arsenal to within three points of Liverpool.
The Gunners have won three games and lost one to Liverpool, scoring nine goals and conceding just once.
Arteta has built a strong defensive unit, with that single goal conceded giving Arsenal the best defensive record in the league.
At home, Arsenal have recorded three consecutive league wins by an aggregate score of 9-0. Arteta will be aiming for a fourth straight home victory, with the team yet to concede at the Emirates in the league since 2021.
In the last five league meetings between the two sides, Arsenal have won two, drawn two, and lost one.
Arteta will be looking to replicate their last meeting with City at the Emirates where his side ran out 5-1 winners.
The Gunners have also won their last two meetings against City at the Emirates
After a raft of injuries, Arteta will be without Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus.
Martin Ødegaard and Ben White are also doubtful.
Gabriel Magalhães is a sure starter at centre-back. It will be interesting to see how he handles City attacker Erling Haaland this weekend, as the two often go head-to-head.
Arteta is set to retain his midfield of MartÃn Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Mikel Merino.
After their midweek exploits and a not so good outing for Eberchi Eze. Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli will be hoping to start.
The Gunners will also rely on Viktor Gyökeres to spearhead their attack, looking to exploit the channels where he can inflict significant damage.
Manchester City, on the other hand, have been inconsistent this season, despite their recent European triumph, where they comfortably overcame Italian Serie A champions Napoli.
Coach Pep Guardiola will be aiming for his side to overcome any obstacles as they steadily climb back to the top of the league.
The Cityzens’ inconsistent start has left them in 12th place, with eight goals scored and four conceded. Pep Guardiola’s men have won two and lost two in the league.
Away from home, City had been solid, going five successive league matches unbeaten without conceding, with three wins and two draws, before their late collapse against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
One concern for Guardiola is his side’s form after European fixtures. City have lost five of their last seven league games following Champions League action, including their last trip to the Emirates where they were beaten 5-1.
Fresh from his Champions League exploits, Erling Haaland will once again lead the line. The Norwegian is on 10 goals across his last five matches for club and country and has found the net both home and away this season. Guardiola will be counting on him to maintain that form.
City will be without Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, John Stones and Omar Marmoush. However, the return of Rodri, whose absence was keenly felt last season, will add balance and control to the midfield.
Guardiola will also look to the one-on-one quality of Jérémy Doku to help unlock Arsenal’s backline.
It promises to be an intriguing tactical battle, with Doku’s penetration needing to be contained. Much like Napoli in midweek, Arsenal could look to double-mark in the final third.
Between the lines, Phil Foden’s high tactical awareness and ability to deliver key passes could help City unlock the game. It will be City’s patient build-up against Arsenal’s defensive organisation, with both sides seeking numerical and positional superiority.
Key pointers
Arsenal have won their last three home matches.
Arsenal are yet to concede at home this season.
Arsenal beat City 5-1 in their last Emirates meeting.
Haaland has scored 10 goals in his last five matches.
Prediction: Arsenal have proved a tough nut to crack, but City’s stacked attacking quality will create chances. Both teams to score looks the most likely outcome.
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