Arsenal are unbeaten in four meetings with Man City, their longest such streak in this fixture for nine years, with the Gunners seeking back-to-back home wins over the Citizens for the first time since 2009.
Arsenal vs Manchester City Preview
The top two from the last two seasons go head-to-head on the second day of the second month, but who will manage to claim three Premier League points in North London?
If you'd have told Arsenal supporters that, 23 matches into this campaign, they'd be six points ahead of Man City, they would've been delighted, not countenancing Liverpool's near-perfect form. Last weekend, despite having Myles Lewis-Skelly scandalously sent off on the cusp of half time, the Gunners battled to a 1-0 win over Wolves, with Riccardo Calafiori stroking home the winner at Molineux, mere minutes after the hosts were also reduced to ten-men.
So, Mikel Arteta's team are now unbeaten in 13 Premier League matches, but the fact five of these have been draws means they remain six points adrift league-leaders Liverpool, having played a game more. On Wednesday, Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League last 16, coming from behind to beat Girona 2-1 at Montilivi, with Jorginho converting a penalty before Ethan Nwaneri curled home the winner. So now, can the Gunners reignite their title chances with a statement victory over Manchester City?
As for Pep Guardiola's side, their Wednesday night Champions League tie was significantly more stressful, considering they had to beat Club Brugge to stay in the competition. Well, the Etihad was stunned into silence when the Belgian champions took the lead in first half stoppage time, but the Sky Blues fought back to win 3-1, with Mateo Kovačić equalising, an own goal getting them in front and then Savinho securing the win.
Meantime, in the Premier League, Manchester City are now unbeaten in six, having lost six of the previous eight, also 3-1 winners last Saturday when Chelsea visited, with Joško Gvardiol, Erling Braut Håland and Phil Foden the scorers that time. Despite all their trials and tribulations, victory here would see Man City move just three points below Arsenal, so can the champions prove that they are truly back with a win in North London?
Arsenal vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 188.
- Arsenal Wins: 92. Draws: 44. Manchester City Wins: 52.
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta made seven changes against Girona, saving as many of his bug guns as possible for this one. In goal, David Raya was not even on the bench in Catalonia due to injury, but should return here after Neto, who became Arsenal's oldest debutant since 1915, put in an, at best, nervous performance. Elsewhere, Myles Lewis-Skelly will start at left-back, after his three-match ban for the controversial red card at Wolves was rescinded, while Jurriën Timber will return on the other side, with Benjamin White and Takehiro Tomiyasu both sidelined, as are Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Partey, Ødegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Havertz.
Arsenal Player to Watch vs Manchester City
Gabriel Martinelli was the match-winner when Man City visited the Emirates last season, so can he come to the fore and add to his seven goals so far this season?
Manchester City Team News
Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké, Rodri and Jérémy Doku are sidelined, but the new signings, who are not yet eligible for UEFA competition, can return. Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush will both be back in the lineup, having started against Chelsea, while Vitor Reis will be looking for a debut of his own. Meanwhile, Matheus Nunes is set to once again start at right-back, chosen over Rico Lewis, while İlkay Gündoğan will continue to partner Mateo Kovačić at the base of midfield.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nunes, Akanji, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Kovačić, Gündoğan, Foden, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Håland.
Manchester City Player to Watch vs Arsenal
Kevin De Bruyne has previously scored eight times against Arsenal, three more than against any other single opponent, so will the Belgian once again strike at the Gunners expense.
Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction
Those tuning in on Sunday afternoon are likely to be entertained, but we're forecasting a high-scoring draw that satisfies no one, well apart from Liverpool supporters: Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City.
Arsenal vs Manchester City FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester City Premier League game on TV channel?
Arsenal vs Manchester City Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester City Premier League game on live streaming?
Arsenal vs Manchester City Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGO & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Arsenal vs Manchester City in the Premier League?
Arsenal vs Manchester City takes place on Sunday 2 February 2025, with kick off at 16:30 (GMT), 11:30 (EDT) & 8:30 (PST).