Title hopefuls Arsenal host defending champions Manchester City in a blockbuster Premier League match on Sunday.
The Gunners are placed second in the league table, six points behind league leaders Liverpool. Mikel Arteta’s side are on a 13-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and come into the match having beaten Girona 2-1 in the Champions League this week.
On the other hand, City are fourth in the league table after a run of poor results towards the end of 2024. They seem to be emerging from the slump and secured their place in the Champions League playoffs with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. Man City live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
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What time does Arsenal vs. Man City kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, UK and kicks off on Sunday, February 2 at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Feb. 2 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Feb. 2 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Feb. 2 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Feb. 2 | 8:30 a.m. |
Arsenal vs. Man City lineups, team news
Left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly will be available for selection against City after Arsenal successfully appealed the red card he received at Wolves. Defenders Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu, winger Bukayo Saka and forward Gabriel Jesus are still out with injuries.
Arteta rotated his side in their Champions League win over Girona with the likes of Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli also coming on in the second half. All of them are expected to be back in the starting XI against City.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori — Partey, Rice, Odegaard — Nwaneri, Havertz, Martinelli.
Injured: White, Tomiyasu, Saka, Jesus
Suspended: None
City strengthened the squad in the January transfer window adding defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis as well as forward Omar Marmoush. With City legend Kyle Walker joining AC Milan on loan, Matheus Nunes has slotted in at right-back for City’s last five matches and has performed admirably.
Marmoush had a good debut against Chelsea and is expected to start on the left of the front three. Kevin de Bruyne started as a number 10 in six of City’s last seven matches but might drop to the bench should Guardiola opt for a midfield three of Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic and Ilkay Gundogan.
Manchester City predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Ederson (GK) — Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol — Silva, Kovacic, Gundogan — Foden, Haaland, Marmoush.
Injured: Dias, Ake, Rodri, Doku, Bobb
Suspended: None
Arsenal vs. Man City prediction
The Emirates Stadium has been Arsenal’s fortress this season — they have not lost a single match at home in the Premier League. The Gunners have picked up 25 points out of 33 at home, scoring 22 and letting in only nine goals.
City have been subpar on the road this season in the Premier League. Guardiola’s men have won five, drawn three and lost four of their 12 matches away from home.
The two sides have served some intriguing tactical clashes over the past two seasons. Arsenal have not lost to City in their last four meetings and will have the upper hand once again on Sunday.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Man City
Premier League fixture schedule this week
Saturday, February 1
- Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton (7:30 a.m. ET)
- Bournemouth vs. Liverpool (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Everton vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Ipswich Town vs. Southampton (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Newcastle United vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Wolverhampton Wanderer vs. Aston Villa (12:30 p.m. ET)
Sunday, February 2
- Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur (9:00 a.m. ET)
- Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace (9:00 a.m. ET)
- Arsenal vs. Manchester City (11:30 a.m. ET)
Monday, February 3
- Chelsea vs. West Ham United (3:00 p.m. ET)
