Overview

• Kickoff is set for Sunday, September 21 at 4:30 p.m. local time at Emirates Stadium in London, with Stuart Attwell officiating and Jarred Gillett on VAR.
• Both clubs are pursuing leaders Liverpool early in the season, with Manchester City eighth after four matches that included defeats to Tottenham and Brighton.
• Arsenal have started well but are navigating injuries to Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, with recent signings such as Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke used in attack.
• Previews diverge on the outcome: The Independent tips a City win with both teams to score at 6/1 with Unibet, while The Sporting News predicts Arsenal 2-0 and favors under 2.5 goals.
• Erling Haaland is highlighted as the primary threat for City, entering the match with prolific scoring form noted across recent appearances.