Arsenal and Manchester City will renew their rivalry this weekend in a Premier League fixture that could shape the early title race.

Both sides come into the clash with strong lineups and recent form that suggests a tight contest at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings, going unbeaten in their last four league games against City.

Their most notable result came in February when Mikel Arteta’s side recorded a resounding 5-1 victory at the Emirates.

That win followed a 2-2 draw in Manchester in September 2024, a goalless draw in March 2024, and a 1-0 Arsenal win in October 2023.

Arsenal and Manchester City will renew their rivalry this weekend in a Premier League fixture that could shape the early title race.

Both sides come into the clash with strong lineups and recent form that suggests a tight contest at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings, going unbeaten in their last four league games against City.

Their most notable result came in February when Mikel Arteta’s side recorded a resounding 5-1 victory at the Emirates.

That win followed a 2-2 draw in Manchester in September 2024, a goalless draw in March 2024, and a 1-0 Arsenal win in October 2023.

Arteta’s men have also carried their good form into Europe, securing a 2-0 Champions League win over Athletic Bilbao earlier in the week.

At home, they remain solid, scoring freely while maintaining defensive stability. However, there are fitness concerns, with captain Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba facing late assessments.

City arrive in north London with momentum of their own after defeating Napoli in the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola’s side named the same starting eleven for three consecutive matches, an unusual show of consistency, and will look to Erling Haaland’s firepower to break down Arsenal’s defence.

With Arsenal looking to protect their unbeaten home record and City aiming to reclaim authority in this fixture, the stage is set for a high-stakes encounter.

Confirmed Lineups

Arsenal XI: David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães (c), Riccardo Calafiori; Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino; Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres, Leandro Trossard.

Manchester City XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; O’Reilly, Joško Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, Khusanov; Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders, Phil Foden; Bernardo Silva (c), Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku.

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