It is going to be a heavweight showdown on the prime of the when host on the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The sport is being proven stay on Sky Sports activities Major Occasion, kicking off at 4:30pm (UK time).
Arsenal vs Manchester Metropolis predicted lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Trossard, Havertz, Martinelli
Manchester Metropolis (4-1-4-1): Ederson; Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Foden, Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland
Arsenal vs Manchester Metropolis crew information
As soon as once more, the hosts should make do with out their star man, Bukayo Saka, because the England worldwide continues to be recovering from his long-term hamstring harm.
One other star coping with a significant harm is Gabriel Jesus, who ruptured his ACL earlier in January, and shall be unavailable till the latter levels of 2025.
Ben White has been out with a knee harm for the final two weeks and is nearing a return to coaching. Nevertheless, he’s anticipated to be out for a number of extra weeks.
Additionally absent from the Gunners’ again line is Takehiro Tomiyasu, who’s progressing in his restoration from a second knee harm this season, however continues to be not match match.
Neto stepped in for David Raya and debuted for Arsenal in opposition to Girona on Wednesday. Nevertheless, the Gunners are hopeful that Raya shall be again in between the sticks in opposition to Metropolis.
Pep Guardiola’s visiting facet could also be 5 males quick for Sunday’s affair. Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku missed Metropolis’s latest Champions League win in opposition to Membership Brugge and can once more be unavailable.
Oscar Bobb is on his means again from his long-term harm and, whereas he’s concentrating on an imminent return, there are not any indicators he shall be in rivalry on Sunday afternoon.
There’s additionally no phrase on Nathan Ake’s standing however he’s anticipated to be out. Capping off Metropolis’s harm woes is Rodri, who has been sidelined for a lot of the season after rupturing his ACL in September.
“Massive Six” information in contrast
Mikel Arteta’s facet are undefeated in opposition to the Premier League “Massive Six” this season, each profitable and drawing three video games.
Of their reverse fixture in opposition to Metropolis, they had been denied victory on the highway because of a 98th-minute leveller from John Stones.
Arsenal have received only one recreation at residence to Metropolis within the Premier League in seven makes an attempt since 2015 – their final was a 1-0 victory in 2023-24.
Nevertheless, Metropolis are winless of their final 4 video games in all competitions in opposition to the Gunners and have struggled in opposition to the league’s greatest this season.
Guardiola’s males have managed simply two wins, a draw and three losses in opposition to the “Massive Six”. In the meantime, in opposition to the Premier League’s present prime half, their report can be unimpressive: 4 wins, one draw and 4 losses.