One side is a title contender. The other is in free fall. Here’s how to watch Manchester City v Arsenal in Matchweek 3 of the Premier League season.
Ideally, Manchester City v Arsenal would be a match with mouthwatering implications for the Premier League standings on both sides.
This Matchweek 3, it doesn’t have that kind of flair. That’s not to say there aren’t interesting storylines to monitor.
Manchester City are riding high after a 5-0 demolition of Norwich. With an opening loss to Tottenham setting them back, they’ll be extra motivated to prove they’re still the team to beat in the EPL.
Arsenal fell flat in both of their first games as Brentford and Chelsea each picked up a 2-0 victory. Manager Mikel Arteta is a man on the hot seat and an upset over Manchester City may be his only path to salvation.
How to watch Manchester City v Arsenal on TV
When time is kick-off? Saturday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 a.m. ET
Where is the match played? Etihad Stadium
What TV channel is the match on? NBCSN, fuboTV for live streaming
Who’s the referee? Martin Atkinson
Who’s on VAR duty? Darren England
Manchester City team news
Kevin De Bruyne made his debut last week as a sub, so he could bolster Pep Guardiola’s side along with John Stones. However, Phil Foden looks likely to miss out.
Arsenal team news
Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Martinelli had to come off against Chelsea but should be available. Ben White won’t play as he returns from COVID-19, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is still a doubt to start.
Manchester City v Arsenal predicted lineups
Manchester City: Ederson Moraes; Joao Cancelo, Aymeric Laporte, Ruben Dias, Kyle Walker; Ilkay Gündogan, Rodri, Bernardo Silva; Jack Grealish, Ferran Torres, Raheem Sterling
Arsenal: Bernd Leno; Kieran Tierney, Pablo Mari, Rob Holding, Cédric Soares; Granit Xhaka, Albert Sambi Lokonga; Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith-Rowe, Nicolas Pépé; Gabriel Martinelli
Manchester City v Arsenal prediction
Manchester City have the firepower, while all Arsenal have are questions. The Gunners just have to hope this one doesn’t get ugly.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-Arsenal 1