Arsenal versus Manchester City: Prediction, Kick-off Time, Team News, Odds, and H2H

Arsenal will face Manchester City in a major Premier League match this weekend.

Both teams enter the match having recovered from defeats prior to the international break, and are hoping for their third consecutive victory.

The Gunners defeated Nottingham Forest before winning 2-0 over Athletic Club in midweek to kick off the Champions League league phase in style.

Meanwhile, Manchester City won the first Manchester derby of the season before easily defeating Napoli in Europe on Thursday night.

A fixture that neither Mikel Arteta nor Pep Guardiola will believe their respective teams can afford to lose should result in a cracker in north London.

Date, Kick-off Time, and Venue
Arsenal against Manchester City will take off at 4.30pm BST on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

The match will be played at Emirates Stadium.

Where to watch Arsenal vs. Manchester City?

TV Channel: In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will broadcast the game live. Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR will begin coverage at 4pm BST, with the game starting at 4.30pm.

Sky Sports subscribers can watch the event live online using the Sky Go app.

Live blog: Follow all the action on matchday with Standard Sport’s live blog, which includes expert commentary from Simon Collings on the ground.

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 10.30pm BST, BBC One will air free highlights from Match of the Day.

Arsenal against Manchester City Team News

Arsenal are concerned about the fitness of Ben White, Bukayo Saka, and skipper Martin Odegaard after they all missed the 2-0 win over Athletic Club in midweek.

Guardiola had the luxury of pulling Rodri early in the Champions League encounter, so the midfielder should be ready for the rapid turnaround.

Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush are both out, and Mateo Kovacic’s comeback is too soon despite his promising progress.

Early change: Rodri (Getty Images).

Arsenal against Man City Prediction

It remains to be seen whether Man City’s back-to-back victories signal a true turnaround. In truth, Guardiola’s team cannot afford another defeat, but as the hosts, Arsenal will undoubtedly like their chances.

Arsenal were chastised for their performance at Anfield last month, and they will be eager to prove that they can win big games.

Arsenal wins 3-1.

Head-to-head (h2h) history and results
Arsenal is unbeaten in their past four games against Manchester City – five if you include the Community Shield penalty shootout triumph in August 2023 – with the last two coming at the Emirates.

Last season’s comparable encounter ended 5-1, with Myles Lewis-Skelly making headlines with his first Arsenal goal and then mocking Erling Haaland with his celebration.

Arsenal wins: 101.

Manchester City wins: 65.

Draws: 47.

Off the mark: Myles Lewis-Skelly
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Arsenal’s odds to win the match against Manchester City are 5/6.

Manchester City to win: 13/5.

Draw: 11/5

Odds from Betfair (subject to change).

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