The Arsenal vs Manchester City match is going to be the eye-catching Premier League fixture on Sunday, September 21, as the two title rivals fight to get an edge over the other in what should be a highly entertaining match at the Emirates Stadium.
With the Gunners picking up form by winning their last two games in compelling fashion, they’ll be determined to prove their quality against one of the toughest opponents in the league and prove their title credentials.
Manchester City, meanwhile, look to pick up their form from the recent Manchester Derby success by getting a huge away win to prove that they’re still in the running for the Premier League title.
With that being said, here we look at a few key factors to consider for the Arsenal vs Manchester City match in the Premier League.
Arsenal vs Manchester City Match Details
Emirates Stadium
London, England
21 September, 2025
Kickoff 3:30 PM GMT
Premier League Title Credentials at Stake
Arsenal and Manchester City are no strangers to fighting at the top of the Premier League table. Who can forget their memorable battles for the Premier League title in the 2022/23 and the 2023/24 seasons?
Mikel Arteta’s side, however, came up short on Pep Guardiola’s side on both occasions, and they wouldn’t want that to happen in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign as well.
That is why Arteta will be pushing his side to produce an efficient performance and get a much-needed win over Manchester City. Getting all three points against this in-form Cityzens side will be vital to further bolster the confidence levels of the Arsenal players and make them believe in their title-winning ability.
Manchester City, however, will aim to play spoilsport in this game. They are looking to build on their winning momentum after recent wins over Manchester United in the Premier League and Napoli in the UEFA Champions League.
However, Pep Guardiola’s side is yet to win a major away game this season and will look to do just that with a flamboyant display at the Emirates Stadium to not only dampen Arsenal’s title charge early on, but also add more momentum to Manchester City’s push for the championship.
Can Arsenal’s Rock-Solid Backline Hold Their Own Against Manchester City?
Arsenal have maintained an immaculate defensive record in the early stages of the 2025/26 season.
In their five matches so far, the Gunners have conceded just one goal across all competitions and managed to keep four clean sheets. Their defensive structure is so strong that teams find it nearly impossible to score against them these days.
However, Arsenal will face a grave challenge against one of the scariest attacking teams in the Premier League. Manchester City have scored eight goals in four Premier League matches this season, the second-highest for any team.
They boast scary attackers like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku who will really test Arsenal’s defensive resolve.
Arteta needs to ensure that his players can maintain utmost concentration and agility when defending against Manchester City’s fast-paced attacks, because if they’re able to neutralise the Cityzens’ attacking threat, that will give them a huge chance of getting a big win.
Erling Haaland Eager To Serve Humble Pie To Arsenal
Erling Haaland had some highly memorable games against Arsenal in the 2024/25 season. Who can forget him asking Mikel Arteta to ‘stay humble’ after Manchester City’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in the 2024/25 season?
Haaland is not a popular figure among the Arsenal players and can expect a tough fight against them, including some strict man-marking and rough challenges.
However, the Norwegian forward is also flying high on confidence. He’s also scored five goals in the Premier League this season, which included a brace against the Red Devils.
Haaland will look to use his momentum levels to outwit the Arsenal defenders using his smart off-the-ball movement and be lethal in finishing off chances to silence the Emirates Stadium crowd.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City Key Injuries
Arsenal Injuries: Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Ben White
Manchester City Injuries: Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Kalvin Phillips
Arsenal vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of the Arsenal vs Manchester City clash, both Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola will be looking to play their best players to bolster their chances of winning.
Here we look at the Arsenal vs Manchester City predicted lineups:
Arsenal Predicted XI: David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres
Manchester City Predicted XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Abdulkosir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly, Rodri, Tijani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva, Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Action Plus
Recording Date: 19.09.2025