When is Manchester City v Arsenal? Kick-off time, referee, TV channel info and live streaming
Manchester City and Arsenal go head to head in a blockbuster top-of-the-table Premier League clash on Wednesday (7.45pm BST).
There have been title-deciding games in the past, and this is a six-pointer of the highest order. Mikel Arteta’s men — having played two games more — currently boast a five-point cushion over City, but if Pep Guardiola’s men win their two games in hand and beat Arsenal, they will move first by four points.
Arsenal have been in control of the title race for most of the season, but their quest to be champions of England for the first time in 19 years has faltered in recent weeks after three successive draws.
Meanwhile City – five points adrift with two games in hand – are hitting form at exactly the right time, winning their last six games, and will take a huge step towards a third consecutive title with victory here.
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When is Manchester City v Arsenal?
Manchester City v Arsenal take place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday 26 April. It’s a midweek game under the lights, which only adds to the drama and tension of the occasion.
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What is the kick-off time for Manchester City v Arsenal?
As it is a midweek game, Manchester City v Arsenal will kick-off at 8pm (UK time).
Where can I watch Manchester City v Arsenal on TV?
- UK: BT Sport 1
- US: Peacock
How can I live stream Manchester City v Arsenal online?
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Who is refereeing Manchester City v Arsenal?
Michael Oliver has been confirmed as the referee for Manchester City v Arsenal, with David Coote named as the VAR official.
Anthony Taylor was the man entrusted to oversee the game at the Emirates in February, and it was a busy night for him as he dished out six yellow cards and gave Arsenal a penalty (which was converted by Bukayo Saka).
Man City team news
Pep Guardiola confirmed Nathan Ake will miss out having failed to recover from a hamstring injury. Bernardo Silva could fill in at left-back to combat the threat of Bukayo Saka.
Meanwhile, Riyad Mahrez could start following his hat-trick in the FA Cup semi-final victory over Sheffield United.
Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, John Stones and Ruben Dias were also rested for the trip to Wembley, but will almost certainly return here.
Arsenal team news
The influential William Saliba remains sidelined for Arsenal with a back injury, meaning Rob Holding is likely to have the unenviable task of attempting to tame Erling Haaland.
Mikel Arteta also confirmed Granit Xhaka is doubtful for the Gunners, having missed the 3-3 draw with Southampton will illness.
But Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko – both title winners with City – are in line to start against their former club.
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Manchester City v Arsenal: What’s being said?
As we gear up towards the fixture, plenty of pre-match talking points and sub-plots will start to emerge. One of those at the minute regards Bukayo Saka, whose been in world-class form this term.
In fact, the 21-year-old is one of only five players to have both scored 10 or more league goals and provided 10 or more assists in Europe’s top five divisions this season. He sits in company with Neymar, Lionel Messi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Randal Kolo Muani.
As such, former England international and Manchester City defender Stuart Pearce has gone as far as to claim that Saka is having a better season than free-scoring Golden Boot leader Erling Haaland.
“I think he [Saka] has been magnificent,” said Pearce. “Manchester City fans will say Haaland but I think Saka has been the main driving reason why Arsenal are where they are in the division.
“I was asked before the World Cup who I thought would win it and I said Arsenal, and I am sticking by that now.
“They lost [Gabriel] Jesus, and people thought there would be a problem, but they have been seamless.
“The big game is when they go to Manchester City, that will be critical for the run-in. This weekend Arsenal have a reasonable game and City play Liverpool, so it is a key weekend.
“It’s brilliant to watch them to go head-to-head.”
