A blockbuster Premier League 2025-26 match awaits the fans as Arsenal and Manchester City will lock horns at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on April 19, Sunday. The match is likely to be the most important of the tournament as it will determine fate of the English Premier League (EPL) title over the course of 90 minutes.
Arsenal, who are the visiting side, are the table-toppers currently and are six points clear of the second positioned Manchester City. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that Arsenal have been poor when it comes to playing attacking football and recently faced a stunning 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth and only managed a draw against Sporting CP in their Champions League contest. But Arsenal can be trusted to bring their A-game on the night.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have been in sensational form in recent weeks as they defeated Arsenal in the League Cup final. They could likely head into the fixture against Arsenal with an upper hand as they are unbeaten in nine matches in a row. City will also take confidence from blanking Chelsea 3-0 last weekend.
Manchester City vs Arsenal – Premier League, match details:
| Event | Premier League |
| Match | Manchester City vs Arsenal |
| Date | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 9:00 PM IST (Sun) / 11:30 am ET/16:30 GMT |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
Manchester City vs Arsenal, Premier League – injury news
For Manchester City, Ruben Dias remains sidelined and remains the only injury concern as they are expected to field a full-strength side.
Arsenal have a handful of injury concerns with Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Riccardo Calafiori being doubtful. The likes of Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze are likely to start and will remain key if Arsenal are to win.
Manchester City vs Arsenal, Premier League, probable XIs
Manchester City XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Jérémy Doku, Herling Haaland.
Arsenal XI: David Raya Martin, Benjamin William White, William Alain André Gabriel Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Piero MartÃn Hincapié Reyna, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard, Eberechi Oluchi Eze, Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva, Viktor Einar Gyökeres.
Where to watch Manchester City vs Arsenal Premier League 2025-26 match in India?
Fans in India can catch the action on television on Star Sports Network and the live streaming shall be available on Jio Hotstar.
Where to watch Manchester City vs Arsenal Premier League 2025-26 match in US?
Fans in the United States can watch the match on Peacock TV, while the live streaming shall take place on NBC and Telemundo.
Where to watch Manchester City vs Arsenal Premier League 2025-26 match in UK?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match on TV on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League. SKY customers can also catch the action on Sky Sports App, while fans can also stream the fixture via a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month Pass.
