Arsenal vs Manchester City is a highly anticipated Premier League match scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium, London. Kick-off time is around 15:30 UTC (4:30 p.m. BST). Arsenal currently stands strong in the league and aims to continue its positive form, while Manchester City is looking to improve their position after some mixed results this season. Both teams come into this fixture with recent Champions League wins, adding to the excitement of the clash.
Match Details
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Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 15:30 UTC (4:30 p.m. BST)
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Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
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Competition: Premier League
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Team Form: Arsenal is in good form with strong recent wins; Manchester City has had an inconsistent start to the season but showed strength in European competition.
Historical Context and Recent Encounters
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Arsenal has a good historical record against Manchester City, with 100 wins out of 213 matches versus City’s 65 wins.
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Last season featured two contentious games: a 2-2 draw at Etihad and a 5-1 dominant Arsenal win at Emirates.
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Recent rivalry is competitive, with Arsenal having won two of the last four Premier League meetings.
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Manchester City lost their last two away matches against Arsenal in the league.
Key Stats and Talking Points
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Arsenal has kept clean sheets in their last three Premier League matches and aims for a fourth consecutive shutout.
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The match is crucial for both teams’ ambitions in the title race, with strong squad depth noted on both sides.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta emphasizes the impact of substitutes on game intensity and creativity, which was evident in recent matches.
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TV Channels: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HDR
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Live Streaming: Sky Go app (for subscribers), NOW TV (with day/monthly membership)
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Radio Coverage: BBC Radio 5 Live
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Geo-restrictions apply
In the UK, fans can also stream the match on 1xBet and bet365.
In the USA, watch the match live on FuboTV.
These TV channels are showing this match live in different countries:
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UK: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League
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USA: FuboTV
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Portugal: Match TV
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Ukraine: V Sport Jalkapallo, V Sport Premium:
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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TalkSport Radio
Viewing Information:
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TV Channels: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HDR
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Live Streaming: Sky Go app, NOW TV
Live Streaming
To watch the match for free, Live Stream Manchester City vs Chelsea .
Live Scorecard
Probable Playing XIs
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez (GK); James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella (Defenders); Caicedo, Fernández (Defensive Midfield); Estêvão, Palmer, Garnacho (Attacking Midfield); Pedro (Forward).
FAQs
When and where is the match?
The match is on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. BST (15:30 UTC) at Emirates Stadium, London.
How can I watch the match live?
In the UK, the game is broadcast on Sky Sports, and in the United States, it is available on Peacock streaming service. Other regions may have different broadcasters.
What is the current form of both teams?
Arsenal has won 3 of their 4 league games this season and aims to continue their positive form. Manchester City is also strong in recent matches, including a 3-0 win over Manchester United in the league and a 2-0 win over Napoli in the Champions League. However, City has had some defensive vulnerabilities early in the season.
Who are the key players to watch?
For Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli is a notable player looking to bounce back and contribute. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is a prolific scorer and a major threat to Arsenal’s defense.
What is the recent head-to-head record?
Arsenal won a memorable 5-1 match against Manchester City at Emirates in February 2025. The rivalry has been competitive, with Arsenal undefeated in the last five meetings.
Are there any key injuries or absences?
Manchester City will miss Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, and Mateo Kovačić. Some doubts remain over John Stones and Rodri. Arsenal has some injured stars returning, aiming to regain full strength.
What is the expected match outcome?
Experts predict a close and cagey battle. Arsenal aims to continue their watertight defense while City seeks to regain momentum. A draw or narrow win for Arsenal is anticipated by many pundits.