Premier League 25/26: Arsenal vs Manchester City Match Preview, Prediction, Schedule, Live Score & Lineups

Arsenal and Manchester City faced off at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners entered the match in impressive form, sitting third in the Premier League table with nine points from four games, while City, uncharacteristically, were in the lower half of the table with six points from four games. Having lost some key players over the summer, City's away form has been a concern, with only six wins from their last 17 league trips. This match was seen as a major test for both teams' title ambitions.

Kick Off Time

Competition - Round: Premier League 2025-26 - Matchday 5

Kick-off (GMT): 15:30, Sunday, 21 September 2025

Stadium, Location: Emirates Stadium, London, United Kingdom

Referee: Stuart Attwell

VAR: Jarred Gillett

Match Facts

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last five encounters with Manchester City, including a stunning 5-1 victory in their last league meeting at the Emirates in February 2025.

The Gunners are looking for back-to-back league wins against City for the first time since December 2015.

Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, could become the first manager to go five league games unbeaten against Pep Guardiola.

City's recent form has been mixed, with a comfortable win over Manchester United followed by a victory over Napoli, but they have struggled on the road.

There were concerns over City's Rodri's fitness ahead of the match, while Arsenal's squad depth has been praised following recent acquisitions.

Match Prediction

This match was a high-stakes affair that both teams desperately wanted to win to assert their dominance. Based on recent form and historical matchups, Arsenal had the psychological advantage and were the favorites to win. Given their impressive defensive record at home, coupled with City's uncharacteristically slow start and away struggles, it was likely to be a tight game, but Arsenal had the edge.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City