Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Arsenal vs Manchester City Preview

Tournament: Premier League

Date: September 21, 2025

Kick-off Time: 3:30 PM GMT

Venue: Emirates Stadium

Arsenal will welcome Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium in London to unfold a fresh new chapter of the rivalry. The Gunners are off to a good start to the Premier League and find themselves in second position on the table behind leaders Liverpool. With nine points from three wins and a draw in four outings, North London outfit Arsenal are six points behind the league leaders with a game in hand. Mikel Arteta knows the importance of a good start and will not want any slip-ups from his side against City.

Meanwhile, City arrive in London on the back of a very unusual start in comparison to City's standards and are currently placed eighth in the standings. They have won two and lost two in four games and have six points to show for their efforts. The Sky Blues seem to have found their rhythm after a slow and disappointing start and will hope to maintain their momentum at the Emirates. City will count upon their talisman Erling Haaland, who is enjoying a sensational form in build-up to this fixture.

This game is about more than just three points. Two of the Premier League's most iconic sides lock horns for a right to have a go at the title. While Arsenal will want to continue their recent dominance over City, Pep Guardiola will hope to reclaim the bragging rights over the Gunners on Sunday. Interestingly, City have not defeated Arsenal in any of their last five games and have ended up losing three of those.

Arsenal Team News

Mikel Arteta will miss the services of Martin Odegaard whose participation remains doubtful while Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are nursing long term injuries.

Manchester City Team News

Meanwhile, Manchester City will be happy to welcome John Stones back into the squad after a long absence. Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush continue to remain unavailable due to their respective injuries.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Arsenal vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Raya

Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori

Midfielders: Merino, Zubimendi, Rice

Forwards: Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma

Defenders: Lewis, Stones, Dias, O'Reilly

Midfielders: Rodri, Silva, Reijnders

Forwards: Oscar, Doku, Haaland

Arsenal vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Record

Let's take a look at the last five games between Arsenal vs Manchester City:

Key Players to Watch in Arsenal vs Manchester City

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Viktor Gyökeres will go head-to-head against Manchester City and Erling Haaland for the very first time in the Premier League. The Swedish international brings in a ball full of experience and reputation of finding the back of the net and will be up against the league's most prolific active goalscorer. Gyökeres scored a hattrick the last time he turned up against the Cityzens and will hope to recreate his heroics yet again.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Erling Haaland has continued his magical goalscoring form in front of goal for the third consecutive season for City. Haaland is operating on a different level this season and is motivated to take the Sky Blues one step ahead this season. The Norwegian international is averaging 1.7 goals per game this season and has found the back of the net twelve times in his last seven appearances for both club and country.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction

Arsenal have enjoyed a better start to the 2025-26 season and also have an upper hand against City in their last few meetings. Therefore, we expect this game to go Arsenal's way.

Predicted Score: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester City

Where to Watch Arsenal vs Manchester City

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