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When and where

Pep Guardiola’s side return to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 19 April as we face Arsenal, with the game scheduled for kick-off at 16:30 (UK).

The game will be shown live in the UK via NOW TV, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

You can also keep across all of the action via mancity.com and our official app, as well as the key moments on X/Twitter: @ManCity.

Supporters living around the world can find out how they can tune in via our global TV listings below, courtesy of liversoccertv.com.

Next Fixture

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Sun 19 Apr

Premier League

Man City

16:30

BST

Arsenal

Opposing manager - Mikel arteta

After leaving Guardiola’s City backroom staff for the head coach role at Arsenal in December 2019, Mikel Arteta has rebuilt the Gunners into a title-challengers. 

Since he took up the Emirates hot-seat, he’s led them to second-place finishes each of the last three Premier League seasons while winning the FA Cup in 2020. 

Although that cup triumph represents the only major honour of the Spaniard’s tenure so far, under his stewardship, Arsenal have been one of the most consistent teams domestically and on the continent. 

And after winning three of their opening four top-flight matches in 2025/26 so far they’re on course to challenge once again this season. 

Pep Guardiola preview

“I said today to the players, it is just a football game and we have to approach it like a football game,” Pep declared addressing the media at Friday’s pre-match press conference.

“If you get distracted by emotions, that is how you lose focus.

“What is the target? It is to perform well and that is exactly what you have got to do and all the aspects required to challenge a team like Arsenal.

“We need to get even better. The first half against Chelsea was not bad but not great. The first 30 minutes against Liverpool was not good either. The first 30 minutes against Arsenal in the final they were better.

“You cannot pretend that these kinds of teams will be 90/95 minutes perfect, but this one aspect is not about the future, present or past, it’s about confidence, which is an incredible aspect.

“If you could buy confidence in a supermarket we would buy it immediately. It is one of the most important aspects.

“The reality is, there are seven games left in the Premier League and that is the decisive moment.”

Team news

City name an unchanged side for the clash with Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola keeps faith with the side that started last weekend’s 3-0 victory at Chelsea with Nico O’Reilly fully recovered for the leg issue that forced him off at Stamford Bridge.

John Stones, who missed out at Chelsea last week through injury, is fit again and named amongst the substitutes.

Ruben Dias is unavailable for selection this afternoon due to injury.

Meanwhile Josko Gvardiol is also still sidelined as he continues his recovery and rehabilitation from a tibial fracture to his right leg.

Teams

CITY XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O’Reilly, Rodrigo, Bernardo (C) Semenyo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland.

Subs: Trafford, Reijnders, Stones, Ake, Marmoush, Nico, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Foden.

ARSENAL: Raya, Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Odegaard, Madueke, Havertz.

Subs: Kepa, White, Jesus, Martinelli, Gyokeres, Norgaard, Trossard, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.

Previous meeting

Nico O’Reilly’s second-half double was the decisive factor on a special day at Wembley as City won the League Cup for a ninth time with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal.

The 21-year-old Academy graduate was the hero from left-back, getting into the box twice in five minutes to head home and ensure an unforgettable occasion.

In what was the first ever League Cup final between the top two sides in the country, the Blues were more than a match for the current Premier League leaders every step of the way in and out of possession.

It meant yet more history for Pep Guardiola, who has now claimed 19 major honours as City boss and becomes the first manager to win this competition five times.

Meanwhile, our tally of nine triumphs in the League Cup is second only to Liverpool on 10.

Last time out

City moved within six points of the Premier League summit with a 3-0 victory away at Chelsea.

After a goalless first half, Pep Guardiola’s side were ruthless after the break with three goals in the space of 17 minutes.

Nico O’Reilly got the crucial opener with a header from Rayan Cherki’s cross before the French midfielder worked an opening for Marc Guéhi to fire home a second.

And Jeremy Doku ensured there was no way back for Chelsea as City’s determined press forced a turnover that the Belgian ruthlessly finished.

Global TV listings

Supporters around the world can find out how to tune in to watch the match live by clicking here, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.

Listings correct as of Monday 13 April.