City face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday 22 September, with kick-off set for 12:30 (UK).
It’s the standout tie of the opening weekend, pitting two sides with genuine title ambitions against each other.
Gareth Taylor‘s side missed out on the league crown by just seven goals last season, with a dramatic late defeat to the Gunners in the penultimate match of the campaign denting those prospects.
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However, Laia Aleixandri‘s strike proved the difference at Meadow Park in the FA Cup a few months prior, as City ran out 1-0 winners thanks to some goalkeeping heroics from Khiara Keating.
It all points towards another thrilling clash, with Vivianne Miedema‘s return to face her former club where she gained legendary status a captivating sub plot.
And the Official Manchester City app will be there every step of the way.
Our Matchday Centre, getting under way at 11:00 will provide detailed text commentary, stats and analysis throughout the afternoon, from build-up to reaction.
Alistair Mann and former City defender Abbie McManus will call the shots from the commentary box at kick-off, while those with push notifications turned on will also be alerted to all the key moments as they unfold.
A detailed match report plus reaction from the manager and players alike can be accessed soon after the final whistle, with highlights and a CITY+ full-match replay available from 12:00 on Monday 23 September.
