Manchester City and Arsenal lock horns once again in a match that could define the Premier League season.
The hosts are looking to extend their gap over Mikel Arteta’s men as they aim for their fifth title in a row.
But the Gunners are in great form, overcoming Tottenham away from home to keep the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side.
There have been a few changes to both teams as they look to outdo each other with all eyes on them on Sunday afternoon.
Read on to discover the full line-ups ahead of the match in Manchester.
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Manchester City team news
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XI | Ederson, Walker (C), Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Gundogan, Bernardo, Savinho, Doku, Haaland
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Carson, Stones, Kovacic, Grealish, Nunes, Foden, Lewis, McAtee#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/33o4esN5r4
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 22, 2024
Guardiola has mixed things up with his line-up for this match, with a few surprising changes included.
Ederson, as always, lines up in goal, with Manuel Akanjo, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and Kyle Walker completing the backline.
Both Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri start for City as they attempt to win the midfield battle.
Jeremy Doku and Savinho also get the nod on the wings, providing pace and skill that will be tough for Arsenal to deal with.
Erling Haaland leads the line and will be looking to score against the Gunners after failing to do so last year.
Arsenal team news
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
💪 Full debut for Calafiori
⚡️ Saka on the wing
🎯 Trossard comes back inLet’s give it everything, Gunners 👊
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 22, 2024
Similarly to City, Arsenal have made some changes.
David Raya will be hoping to continue his good form in goal, while Jurrien Timber moves over to right-back, with William Saliba, Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori making up the defence.
Thomas Partey and Declan Rice will battle out with City’s holding two, while Kai Havertz will again start in a deeper role than he has been playing for Arsenal.
Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are out on the wings, with Leandro Trossard playing as a false nine.
It means Raheem Sterling’s wait for a start at his new club continues, but he will likely come off the bench again.
