The highly anticipated Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City is set to take place today at the Emirates Stadium in London. Football fans around the globe are eager to witness this showdown between two of the league's top teams.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 4:30 p.m. BST. For viewers in other time zones, that translates to 11:30 a.m. ET, 8:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 1:30 a.m. AEST on Monday morning in Australia. Stuart Attwell has been appointed as the referee for the game, with Jarred Gillett serving as the VAR.
Team News and Form
Arsenal enters the match with nine points from their first four games, eager to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool. The Gunners are coming off a 2-0 away win over Athletic Club in the Champions League on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta has made two changes to the starting lineup, with Saliba returning to the defense after an ankle problem, replacing Mosquera. Trossard starts ahead of new signing Eze, following a goal and assist off the bench in the last game. Saka returns to Arsenal's bench after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Manchester City, currently in the lower half of the table with six points from four games, is looking to build on their recent strong wins over Manchester United and Napoli. Erling Haaland is in formidable form, having scored five Premier League goals in four appearances this season.
Where to Watch
The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app. Cord-cutters can opt for a Now Sports membership to stream the game. In the US, the match will be available on Peacock Premium. Amazon Prime Video will also broadcast the match in Canada and Mexico. Stan Sport has the broadcasting rights in Australia.
Head-to-Head
Arsenal has a historical edge in the head-to-head record, with 101 wins compared to City's 65, and 47 draws. However, the last time City beat Arsenal was in April 2023. In the last five encounters, Arsenal has had the better of the results:
Match Significance
This match is a crucial test for both Arsenal and Manchester City's title aspirations. With both teams playing catch-up to Liverpool, a win here could provide a significant boost. The rivalry between Mikel Arteta and his former mentor Pep Guardiola adds another layer of intrigue to this encounter.
