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Man City v Arsenal - Everything you need to know

25 Apr 2023
Man City v Arsenal

As the two title-chasing teams meet in a mouthwatering match at Etihad Stadium, see all the key talking points

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The biggest match of the season will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night when Manchester City host Arsenal in a match that could define who is crowned Premier League champions.

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The implications are huge with Arsenal four points clear of Man City, but Pep Guardiola's side have played two matches fewer.

Whoever wins this encounter will be in pole position to claim the 2022/23 title.

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Fans' view

We asked two fans, one from each side, to share their thoughts ahead of the match. 

Man City: David Mooney: City never like it easy, but we're used to that
Arsenal:  Andrew Allen: It's good to be back in a terrifying title race 

Goals galore

From Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant strike in the reverse fixture in February to Theo Walcott's stunning effort in 2015/16, quality goals have never been in short supply when these teams meet. We've picked out 10 of the best to whet your appetite.

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Talking match tactics

Our tactics expert Adrian Clarke has identified a weakness in each defence. But which side can exploit it the best?

Talking Tactics: Man City v Arsenal

There's no apparent stopping City's goal-machine Erling Haaland, and former Cityzen Shaun Wright-Phillips explains how the Norwegian forward can exploit Arsenal's defence.

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Pundit Karen Carney believes that because Mikel Arteta has worked as Guardiola's No 2 at City, the Arsenal head coach is forcing his former mentor to create new tactics.

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Manager quotes

We have the best quotes from the two managers' pre-match press conferences:

Guardiola: Arteta has brought a new dimension to Arsenal
Arteta: We must relish the challenge

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Team news

Who is absent could be crucial. 

Team news: Ake out, Xhaka doubtful

All the latest team news

Relive a memorable season so far

As title races go, this is shaping up to be a memorable one as Man City continue to close in on what was an eight-point Arsenal lead in April.

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Man City have already beaten their title rivals 3-1 at Emirates Stadium this year and the competition's highest scorers will be confident of completing the "double" on home turf.

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Whatever happens, and with so much riding on the result, this return match promises to be an epic Etihad Stadium encounter.

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