Manchester City FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 10 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 10 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Assistant 1 Stuart Burt
- Assistant 2 Dan Cook
23 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 12.2 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Arsenal FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Brentford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | West Ham United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | Ipswich Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Chelsea FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Manchester City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Sep | Atalanta BC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Manchester City FC | Arsenal FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 21 | Points | 27 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 7 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 9 / 0 / 1 |
| 21 | Scored | 15 |
| 13 | Conceded | 5 |
| +8 | GD | +10 |
| 2.10 | PPG | 2.70 |
| 70% | Win % | 90% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
30%
Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
Manchester City FC this season
70%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Manchester City FC are 3rd (21 pts). Arsenal FC are 1st (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester City FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/1
76+
5/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
4/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester City FC
| Erling Haaland | 9 G | |
| Rayan Cherki | 5 G | 2 A |
| Antoine Semenyo | 2 G | 3 A |
| Josko Gvardiol | 1 G | 3 A |
| Marc Guehi | 1 G | 1 A |
Arsenal FC
| Martin Odegaard | 3 G |
| Kai Havertz | 3 G |
| Bukayo Saka | 3 G |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Etihad Stadium as Manchester City FC face off against Arsenal FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Kyle Walker is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Arsenal FC tonight.
- 9' A stunning finish from Erling Haaland — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 14' The 27-year-old Kai Havertz has been sensational this season — 8 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 19' Manchester City FC currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 21' The supporters are chanting for Mateo Kovacic. He replaces Rodri on 21 minute.
- 22' Magnificent from Riccardo Calafiori! That is 9 goals in 542 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' Ederson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 34' Leandro Trossard is having his name booked by the referee on 34.
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mikel Arteta might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 45' The referee shows Manchester City FC player a card on 45.
- 46' A stunning finish from Gabriel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' The Arsenal FC manager makes a substitution. Bukayo Saka departs to be replaced by Ben White.
- 51' Manchester City FC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Arsenal FC's 4-4-2 shape.
- 56' Manchester City FC have won 1056 goals from 452 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 65' A moment of madness from Myles Lewis-Skelly on 65 minutes earns him a card. Arsenal FC will be frustrated.
- 70' The Manchester City FC manager makes a substitution. Jeremy Doku departs to be replaced by Phil Foden.
- 74' The crowd applauds Riccardo Calafiori as he leaves the pitch. Jakub Kiwior steps in for Arsenal FC.
- 78' Jack Grealish has so much to prove this time. He replaces Savio on 78 minute.
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Declan Rice is booked for Arsenal FC — card on 83.
- 87' Gabriel Jesus is ready to make an impact after coming on for Martinelli at the 87 minute mark.
- 90' Bernardo Silva has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Myles Lewis-Skelly gets the nod from Arsenal FC. He replaces Jurrien Timber and will look to change the dynamic.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 19
- 31
- 20
-
2
Kyle Walker ↓ John Stones 78'
- 25
-
16
Rodri ↓ Mateo Kovacic 21'
- 3
- 9
-
11
Jeremy Doku ↓ Phil Foden 70'
- 24
-
26
Savio ↓ Jack Grealish 78'
Bench
-
8
Mateo Kovacic ↑ 21'
-
5
John Stones ↑ 78'
-
47
Phil Foden ↑ 70'
- 33
-
10
Jack Grealish ↑ 78'
- 18
- 27
- 87
- 82
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Arsenal FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 41
- 22
- 2
- 6
- 29
- 5
- 19
-
7
Bukayo Saka ↓ Ben White 46'
-
11
Martinelli ↓ Gabriel Jesus 87'
- 33
- 12
Bench
- 20
-
9
Gabriel Jesus ↑ 87'
- 30
- 32
-
4
Ben White ↑ 46'
-
15
Jakub Kiwior ↑ 74'
- 53
-
49
Myles Lewis-Skelly ↑ 90'
- 47
Coach
Mikel Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin De Bruyne | 6 |
| Erling Haaland | 5 |
| Raheem Sterling | 5 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| Bukayo Saka | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 2 |
| John Stones | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
2024-09-22
Manchester City FC
2–2
Arsenal FC
D
2024-09-18
Manchester City FC
0–0
FC Internazionale Milano
D
2024-09-14
Manchester City FC
2–1
Brentford FC
W
2024-08-31
West Ham United FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
2024-08-24
Manchester City FC
4–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
2024-08-18
Chelsea FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
W
Arsenal FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.19
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester City FC or Arsenal FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Arsenal FC
63%
Manchester City FC or Arsenal FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

