Marmoush, Cherki, Ait-Nouri and Kovacic remain sidelined
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Competition: F.A. Premier League
Date: 4.30pm, Sunday 21st September 2025
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Referee: Stuart Atwell Assistants: C Hatzidakis, N Hopton Fourth Official: C Pawson VAR: J Gillett
Odds: Arsenal 17/20, Draw 11/4, City 14/5
Tickets: Sold out
TV: Sky Sports
Arsenal
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Squad (from): Raya, Arizzabalaga, Setford, Waliba, Mosquera, White, Hincapie, Gabriel, Timber, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Eze, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Merino, Zubimendi, Rice, Dowman, Martinelli, Gyokeres, Trossard, Madueke
Injured: Jesus, Havertz, Saka
Doubtful: Odegaard, White
Suspended: None
Form guide: WWLWW
Manchester City
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Squad (from): Donnarumma, Trafford, Ortega, Bettinelli, Dias, Stones, Ake, Gvardiol, Khusanov, Lewis, Reijnders, Gonzalez, Rodri, Silva, Nunes, O'Reilly, Phillips, Foden, Bobb, Haaland, Doku, Savinho
Injured: Kovacic, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, Marmoush
Doubtful: Stones
Suspended: None
Form guide: WWLLW
Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Mateo Kovacic remain absent as the Blues prepare to face Arsenal on Sunday.
City go to The Emirates with renewed confidence, following successive home victories against Manchester United and Napoli, and manager Pep Guardiola is happy with his side's application.
“I know when my team is consistent because when you win six Premier Leagues you have been a machine, a consistent team and for that they have to prove more,” Guardiola said at Friday's press conference.
“But of course we arrive the week against United, Napoli and now Arsenal, I would say it’s not an easy week but in the Premier League, always it’s like that.
“What’s important is the feeling, the vibe of the team, the body language especially I am focused on that.
“The body language of the team has grown up. I’m pretty pleased for that.
“Win or lose, always we try. But when you see the team is in a good vibe that’s what you have to do.”
City lost their last away game at The Emirates 5-1, with Erling Haaland netting for the Blues. Overall City have won 52 of the 182 games played against the Gunners, with 43 draws and 87 defeats.
Predicted line-up: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Rodri, Silva, Rjeinders, Foden, Doku, Haaland
Score prediction: Arsenal 2 City 1