When does Man City vs Arsenal kick off?
Time: 8:00 pm (GMT)
Date: Friday 27th January
Location: The Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Sitting second and first in the top-flight standings, City and the Gunners are the two best teams in the country vying for the top prize but are expected to take this clash seriously in the search for silverware.
Arsenal overcame City in their previous FA Cup meeting and will know a repeat result will likely affect their rivals’ confidence ahead of their league meeting less than three weeks later. Much is on the line, and not just a place in the fifth round.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man City vs Arsenal is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off on Friday, January 27, 2023.
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Where to Man City vs Arsenal
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on ITV 1.
Live : Fans can also catch the game live via the ITVX app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Man City vs Arsenal team news
Manchester City have a completely clean bill of health, though as ever Pep Guardiola will have plenty of selection decisions to make.
John Stones and Ruben Dias are fit again, though the latter may not be risked after a lengthy absence. Joao Cancelo has lost his place after a string of poor displays – will he be given a chance against the league leaders?
Erling Haaland will start, but his supporting cast remains up for debate. Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish are the most obvious choices, but Phil Foden could be handed another opportunity. Kevin De Bruyne should also keep his place.
Arsenal also have no fresh concerns, with Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson and Mohamed Elneny the only absentees.
Mikel Arteta has been able to field his strongest line-up against both Tottenham and Manchester United, and should keep faith with the same players rather than risk losing momentum at the toughest stadium to visit.
Man City vs Arsenal prediction
Arsenal look in imperious form and absolutely brimming with confidence after beating Manchester United in the final minute.
However, United laid out a rough plan of how to beat the Gunners, and Pep Guardiola will as ever have his own ideas.
City were much improved against Wolves, and Erling Haaland got his fourth hat-trick of the season, so should have too much for the Gunners.
What TV channel is Man City vs Arsenal on?
City’s clash with Arsenal will be televised on ITV 1 and also simultaneously on ITVX. Highlights will be available later on City’s official Youtube channel.
Early team news for Man City vs Arsenal
Guardiola confirmed on Thursday afternoon in his pre-match press conference that he had no new injury worries. He added that Phil Foden has returned to training, though it would be a surprise to see him thrown into the starting XI following his recent injury.
Mikel Arteta hasn’t been quite so lucky on the injury front, with the Arsenal boss confirming on Wednesday that former City man Gabriel Jesus and midfielder Mohamed Elneny would not play a part in the Etihad clash.
Man City to win 2-1 in normal time.
Manchester City vs Arsenal: TV Schedule
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United Kingdom
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ITV 1
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ESPN+
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Canada
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Not announced yet
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