Arsenal vs Manchester City Preview prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Gunners dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Cityzens.

Arsenal are ready to host Manchester City in their matchweek 5 fixture of the 2025-26 English Premier League season. This intense fixture will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

The Mikel Arteta-led side will be at home and they will be keen on using it to their advantage. Arsenal easily defeated Nottingham Forest in their last Premier League game and then outplayed Athletic Club in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners have only lost one of their games this season.

The Cityzens are now back on winning ways. The Pep Guardiola-led side started their season with inconsistent performances. They defeated Manchester United and SSC Napoli in their last two matches. Manchester City will be away from home for their upcoming fixture and this might keep them under a bit of pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Sunday, September 21
• Kick-off Time: 09:00 p.m. IST/ 03:30 p.m. GMT/ 11:30 a.m. ET/ 08:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Stuart Attwell
• VAR: In use

Form:

Arsenal: W-W-L-W-W

Manchester City: W-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal)

Martin Zubimendi will be looking to be impactful yet again for Arsenal. From regulating the ball well in the midfield to scoring goals, the 26-year-old Spanish midfielder is going to create problems for the opponents. He scored a brace in his last Premier League game and will be yet again ready to help his side.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

The Norwegian forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Man City. Pep Guardiola’s men did face issues in the final third against Arsenal, but as Erling Haaland is looking sharp, the Cityzens are going to have a better chance of scoring goals this time.

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 18, 2025

Match Facts

• The Gunners are unbeaten against Man City in their last five meetings.
• Arsenal have secured three clean sheets in three out of their four Premier League matches this season.
• Two of the last five matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Arsenal vs Man City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @19/20 BetFred
• Viktor Gyokeres to score @9/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Arsenal. Martin Odegaard might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Manchester City will be without the services of Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait Nouri and Mateo Kovacic as they are injured. John Stones’ availability will depend on his match fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 213

Arsenal won: 101

Man City won: 65

Draws: 47

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Merino, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze

Man City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Donnarumma (GK); Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Rodri; Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Match Prediction

These sides are going to come up with an intense fixture here. Arsenal are likely to emerge victorious against Man City in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-2 Manchester City

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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