Event Details
- Match:
Arsenal vs Manchester City
- Competition:
Premier League 2025-26, Matchday 5.
- Date & Kick-Off:
Sunday 21 September 2025. Time: likely early afternoon in UK (exact
kick-off time ~ 13:30 BST or similar depending on schedule). The preview
from Manchester City’s site confirms this fixture as part of GW5.
- Venue:
Emirates Stadium, London — home of Arsenal.
- Officials:
Referee Stuart Attwell has been named for the match.
Team
News / Injuries / Player Availability
Here is what is known currently
about injuries, doubts, and likely missing players for both teams.
Arsenal
- Captain Martin Ødegaard is a doubt; he has a
shoulder issue and is facing a late fitness test.
- Bukayo Saka
is recovering from a hamstring injury and also faces a late fitness
assessment.
- William Saliba
returns as a fitness concern, late fitness test.
- Viktor Gyokeres
and Mikel Merino had head injuries in the recent Champions League
win; according to reports they are confirmed fit.
- Arsenal have bolstered other areas: signings like Eberechi
Eze and Noni Madueke are expected to inject attacking options.
Manchester
City
- City have a few absences: Rayan Cherki, Omar
Marmoush, Mateo Kovačić are unavailable.
- John Stones
might be returning; he has been back in training after missing recent
games.
- Rodri
had to be withdrawn midweek (in their Champions League game) but is
expected to be fresh and available.
- New goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is mentioned
in some previews as part of City's recent form.
Broadcast
/ Live Stream Info
- In the UK, this game will likely be shown on Sky
Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League as usual for marquee
Sunday fixtures. Also available via streaming on the Sky Go or Sky TV app.
- For international viewers: expect Premier League
broadcast partners in each region (e.g. Peacock in the US, DAZN in some
countries, etc.). Arsenal and Manchester City official channels / websites
/ apps may provide matchcentre content (live commentary, statistics).
- Match details (e.g. time, TV channel) are confirmed on
the Manchester City site (preview) and match officiating info there as
well.