Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad on Wednesday night in a blockbuster game in the Premier League title race.
The two sides have been locked in an epic season-long battle to be crowned Champions of England and the two sides are currently only separated by five points.
However, with Pep Guardiola’s men in possession of two games in hand and with all the momentum having won their last six league games in a row, Arsenal will feel a win is a necessity if they are to win their first Premier League title since 2004.
Here is your briefing ahead of the mammoth showdown in Manchester.
What time does the game kick-off?
Manchester City vs Arsenal will kick-off on Wednesday, April 26 at 8pm.
How to watch Manchester City vs Arsenal on TV and live stream
The game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage getting underway from 7pm on both channels.
BT customers will also be able to watch the match on a live stream with the BT Sport app and webplayer.
Those without a BT Sport subscription can still watch by purchasing a monthly pass for £29.99, which will provide access to the game via live stream.
How to listen on radio
Live radio commentary will take place on talkSPORT from 7pm.
What is the team news?
Nathan Ake is the only injury concern for Manchester City, with the Dutchman having missed the FA Cup semi-final victory over Sheffield United at the weekend.
Granit Xhaka was absent from Arsenal’s draw with Southampton on Friday with illness and Arteta has revealed the influential midfielder is a doubt for the game.
Arsenal had been hopeful William Saliba would return in time for the City clash, but there are now fears the Frenchman could be out for the remainder of the season with a back complaint.
Head-to-head record
Arteta, who worked with Guardiola at City between 2016 and 2019, has lost all nine of his games in charge of Arsenal against the Catalan, scoring four goals and conceding 22 in the process.
City have won both meetings with Arsenal this season; a 1-0 home win in the FA Cup back in January followed by a 3-1 away win in the league in February.
Arsenal’s last win over Manchester City was the 2-1 win in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley six years ago – since then the Mancunians have won 15 games in a row against The Gunners.
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