Man City vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League giants clash in delightful title race – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Manchester City host Arsenal this weekend in a massive clash for the Premier League title.

Only two points separate The citizens and gunners As we delve into the last quarter of the season.

The game will see pep guardiolaformer student of, Mikel Artetaconfront his former boss at Etihad.

The blue half of Manchester has not been a happy place for the Gunners of late, with a 4-1 defeat here last year seeing the title swing back into City's favour.

However, Arsenal have been more resilient this season and have already beaten City at the Emirates and in the Community Shield this season.

So everything is ready to be the most important game of the year so far.

Man City-Arsenal: Guardiola-Arteta

This will be the twelfth meeting between Guardiola and Arteta as coaches of their respective teams.

The balance is heavily tilted in favor of the Man City coach, but Arteta has won the last two games.

Of course, both know each other perfectly because Arteta was Guardiola's assistant for almost three and a half years at the Etihad.

In that time, he learned and adapted his own style of play, which he has implemented at Arsenal since becoming their manager in December 2019.

Things started well with an FA Cup win before the Gunners struggled during the 2020/21 campaign.

But the last few years have been excellent for Arsenal and Arteta has proven to be a great manager, although Guardiola has still hit him on occasion.

However, now that both sides are relatively evenly matched in terms of personnel, it is clear that this battle between students and teachers will dominate the Premier League until either of them decides to try a new challenge.

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Man City vs Arsenal: team news

Both sides have a lot injury concerns heading into this match, with key players in doubt or ruled out.

The hosts will be left without Edersonwhich means that Stefan Ortega will take the place between the sticks.

Kyle Walker He left the field of play in the first half against Brazil due to a muscle problem, but is is expected to start.

However, Juan Piedras and Manuel Akanji suffered injuries later during the international break and are highly doubtful.

Matheus Nunes also missed Portugal's second match earlier this week due to an ankle problem.

In better news for the city, Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish They are back in full training.

For Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli He is struggling with a foot problem.

Gabriel Magalhaes did not play for Brazil during the international break, but is expected to feature.

Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka He currently manages a minor hamstring problem and he may not be one hundred percent fit to play this game.

However, given his importance, it is almost certain that he will start.

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Man City vs Arsenal: What has been said?

talkSPORT host and broadcasting legend Jeff Stelling has given his prediction for this big matchup.

He said: “Tense, nervous, nervous? I don't think it's any of those things.

“Arsenal have shown this season that they can live with the big boys, that they can do well when the pressure is on.

“City are brilliant, but not at the level of last season. I think there will be goals. I'm going to choose two for Manchester City and two for Arsenal.”

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Man City vs Arsenal: date and how to follow

This Premier League clash will take place on Sunday, March 31.

Kick-off at the Etihad is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

talkSPORT will receive regular updates from Etihad, with Adrian Durham, Micky Gray and Perry Groves guiding you through the action.

talkSPORT.com will also have a live blog.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 via the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen through the talkSPORT appon DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

The match will also be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League.

Sky Go customers can watch the action via their mobile devices and laptops.

Alternatively, viewers can purchase a day NOW TV pass for £11.99.