This Sunday, Manchester City hosts another Premier League title contender, Arsenal. A clash on the fifth day marked by numerous forfeits.
This year, English football fans are treated to a clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, two big contenders for the title at the end of the season from the fifth day. But this major English football match is marked by a series of forfeits and numerous injuries. On the Citizens’ side, Pep Guardiola will be without Nathan Aké and Oscar Bobb while star Kevin de Bruyne is doubtful. At the Gunners, Mikel Arteta will have to do without Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Riccardo Calafiori and his playmaker, Martin Odegaard. Injured in an ankle with the selection, the Norwegian will miss several weeks of competition: “After everything was scanned, the scan showed that he had damage, especially to one of the ligaments in his ankle.. We’re going to miss him. I don’t want to give a date because I’m not a doctor, but yes, it’s quite a big thing, so we’re going to lose him for a while. (…) He’s our captain, he’s one of our greatest players, without a doubt. He’s been one of the most consistent players in the last two or three seasons,” said Mikel Arteta.
Citizens’ preparations shaken up
Last Monday, the “trial of the century” began. It targets Manchester City, which must answer 115 charges after having circumvented the financial rules in England between 2009 and 2018. The sanctions could go as far as exclusion from the Premier League, domestic cups or even European competitions. In the event of a bad trial, it appears that some players’ agents would start to work behind the scenes to protect their interests and question certain clubs. The response to the trial is not expected before 2025.
What time does Manchester City – Arsenal start?
The Premier League matchday five match between Manchester City and Arsenal is scheduled to kick off Sunday September 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester (England). Michael Oliver will be the referee.
On which channel can I watch Manchester City – Arsenal?
Premier League TV rights holder, Canal+ will broadcast the great English championship match between the Citizens and the Gunners.
How to follow Manchester City – Arsenal in streaming?
If you want to watch the Premier League matchday five clash between Manchester City and Arsenal on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to take out a subscription to MyCanal.
What are the probable lineups for Manchester City – Arsenal?
Manchester City: Ederson (L) – Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji – Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne – Foden, Bernardo Silva – Haaland.
Arsenal: Raya (L) – Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, White – Rice, Jorginho, Partey – Martinelli, Havertz, Saka.