- The Man City vs Arsenal game will kick off on Sunday at 1830EAT.
- The match will be played at the Etihad Stadium.
Premier League title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal are set to lock horns for the first time in the 24/25 season when they meet at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening.
The eagerly anticipated showdown, which is set to be watched by millions of football fans across the universe may give both teams a chance to lay down their marker of intent towards clinching the league crown at the end of the season.
Arsenal travel to the scary Etihad with the aim of winning a match in those grounds for the first time since 2015.
However, their poor offensive record witnessed in recent games, is likely to make it harder for them to stun the hosts.
The Mikel Arteta-coached side have only scored 2 goals in their recent three matches, with their latest encounter against Italian side Atalanta ending in a barren draw.
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Spanish goalkeeper David Raya made a brilliant penalty save in that UEFA Champions League clash played in Italy to ensure they do not start their campaign on the losing end.
Unlike the Gunners, Manchester City have scored five goals in a similar number of matches, with all the goals coming courtesy of their main man Erling Haaland.
However, they also had an underwhelming Champions League opener, settling for a 0-0 draw with Inter Milan – the club they beat in the 2023 final to lift the coveted title for the first time in their history.
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What time does Manchester City vs Arsenal Start?
The match is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm Kenyan time.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Team News
Manchester City are guaranteed to be without Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake, who are nursing thigh and leg injuries respectively.
In addition, Kevin De Bruyne, one of their dependable stars, is also expected to sit this one after injuring his groin in the midweek clash against Inter.
With the Belgian’s skipper absence, head coach Pep Guardiola is expected to give Phil Foden his maiden start of the season.
On the other hand, Arsenal will miss the services of their hard working captain Martin Odegaard, who is set to be sidelined for a while due to an ankle issue.
Besides the skillful midfielder, Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf) and new signing Mikel Merino (shoulder) are also out.
Possible Starting Lineups
Manchester City: Ederson, Gvardiol, Akanji, Dias, Walker, Rodri, Kovacic, Silva, Foden, Savinho, Haaland
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, White, Partey, Rice, Trossard, Havertz, Saka, Jesus
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Manchester City vs Arsenal Head-to-head
Arsenal and Manchester City have played against each other four times in all competitions since 2023 with each side picking up a single victory.
The most recent encounter between the two giants, which was staged at the Etihad in March this year ended in a barren draw.
Manchester City: 1
Draws: 2
Arsenal: 1
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Man City vs Arsenal Current Form
Manchester City: WWWWD
Arsenal: WWDWD
Manchester City vs Arsenal Prediction
Manchester City are the favorites to win this match because of their razor-sharp attack and the home advantage.
However, Arsenal have one of the best defensive records in Europe, something which is likely to keep the likes of Haaland at bay.
Football supporters should expect a thrilling game of football in which the first side to score may win the match.
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