Manchester City host Arsenal on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at Etihad Stadium. The kick-off time is 15:30 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Manchester City go into the match 2nd in the table; Arsenal sit 1st. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Manchester City have taken 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 win. Arsenal have collected 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 1 draw.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 21 Sept 2025: Manchester City 1-1 Arsenal; 2 Feb 2025: Manchester City 1-5 Arsenal; 22 Sept 2024: Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1. Manchester City scored through R. Cherki 16', E. Haaland 65'. Arsenal replied with K. Havertz 18'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 65 as the contest closed.

Manchester City held 59% of the ball against 41% for Arsenal. Shots on target finished 5-3. Expected goals read 1.41 for Manchester City, 1.53 for Arsenal.

The win nudges Manchester City forward and leaves Arsenal with work to do. Manchester City sat 2nd and Arsenal 1st before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.