Overview

• Kickoff is Sunday, September 21 at the Emirates Stadium with streaming on Peacock.
• Arsenal report no new issues after a 0-2 Champions League win in Bilbao, with William Saliba back on the bench midweek and Christian Nørgaard making his competitive debut.
• Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are listed as out, with Ben White considered probable pending late checks.
• Manchester City travel with several absences as Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait‑Nouri, Omar Marmoush and Mateo Kovacic are out, while John Stones and Rodri are questionable after a Thursday Champions League date.
• Recent meetings have leaned Arsenal’s way with three wins and two draws since 2023/24, as City adjust to a sweeping squad overhaul that followed a dip in form.