- Here is the Manchester City vs Arsenal prediction article for Premier League which breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The match will be staged at Etihad Stadium on Sunday April 19, 2026.
- Kickoff is at 6:30pm EAT.
A blockbuster action awaits on Sunday evening when what could be a defining moment of the Premier League title race might be on the line as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens are looking to narrow the gap on Arsenal, and while the trophy won’t be won on their turf, this clash will offer plenty of insight.
The hosts sit second, trailing by six points, and a victory at home would leave them just three points behind, plus they’d still have a game in hand.
On top of that, the Sky Blues will be aiming to pile pressure on the Gunners. Just a month ago, they denied Arsenal a trophy in the Carabao Cup final, so this time it will be the visitors seeking revenge.
The opportunity is there for City after Arsenal’s shocking 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side then seized the initiative with a crucial 3-0 triumph away at Chelsea the following day.
Guardiola’s troops have lost just one of their last 19 Premier League matches and are unbeaten in their most recent nine, matching their longest unbeaten run of the campaign.
However, draws have slowed their progress at times, they stuttered at home against Nottingham Forest last month before leaving West Ham United with a solitary point.
Here are the key details for Manchester City vs Arsenal on Sunday, along with a few betting tips for your wager on SportPesa, which offers instant payouts and a variety of markets.
What time does Manchester City vs Arsenal kick off?
The two sides will lock horns on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium, with kickoff set for 6:30 pm EAT.
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Manchester City vs Arsenal team news
For the hosts, Ruben Dias remains out with the hamstring issue that caused him to miss the Carabao Cup final.
However, Nico O’Reilly is available despite being subbed off against Chelsea on Sunday after feeling trouble in the same muscle.
Josko Gvardiol also stays sidelined as he recovers from a fractured leg, while John Stones picked up a calf issue on England duty last month and has not featured since.
Noni Madueke will be assessed before the game, with Mikel hoping it’s nothing serious. The visitors will travel without Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, and Jurriën Timber, who are all edging closer to returns.
Bukayo Saka is definitely out with his Achilles injury and joins Mikel Merino on the absentee list.
Man City vs Arsenal predicted lineups
- Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rodri, Silva; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland
- Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Eze, Trossard; Gyökeres
Manchester City vs Arsenal head-to-head record and recent meetings
In the 215 matches these two have played, Arsenal hold the upper hand, winning 101 compared to Man City’s 66, with 48 draws.
Martinelli’s late equalizer canceled out Erling Haaland’s opener in a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture back in September, though City did beat Arsenal 2-0 in last month’s EFL Cup final.
In fact, Arsenal are now unbeaten in their last five Premier League games against Man City (W2 D3), having lost 12 straight before this stretch.
Recent five Premier League meetings
- Sep 21, 2025: Arsenal 1-1 Man City
- Feb 02, 2025: Arsenal 5-1 Man City
- Sep 22, 2024: Man City 2-2 Arsenal
- Mar 31, 2024: Man City 0-0 Arsenal
- Oct 08, 2023: Arsenal 1-0 Man City
Manchester City vs Arsenal prediction and betting tips
Arsenal have lost just two of their last 30 away Premier League games (W16 D12) and are unbeaten in their last eight on the road since a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa in December.
Man City are unbeaten in their last 14 Premier League home matches, since losing 2-0 to Tottenham in their opening fixture at the Etihad this season.
This promises to be a thrilling encounter, but given current squad depth, Manchester City look the stronger side and are favorites to win -which would see Arsenal’s title hopes continue to crumble.
Still, you can’t write off the visitors. They need this win more than ever to pull themselves together and stretch their lead.
So fans should expect a riveting battle, with goals also likely on the cards.