Overview
- Kick-off is 4:30pm BST at the Emirates, with Sky Sports showing the match in the UK and Peacock streaming in the United States.
- Stuart Attwell is the referee, with Jarred Gillett as VAR and Ian Hussin as AVAR, per the Premier League appointments.
- Arsenal monitor Martin Ødegaard’s shoulder and Ben White’s status, while Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz remain out; William Saliba is expected to return.
- City face a quick turnaround after beating Napoli on Thursday, a scenario linked to five losses in their last seven league games following Champions League nights; Rodri’s fitness was in doubt, with John Stones nearing a return.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in five against City, including a 5-1 win in February, as both sides arrive off midweek victories and look to keep pace with leaders Liverpool.