Tag: Arsenal vs Manchester City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Kyle Walker of Manchester City clashes with Ben White of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Man City man to offer Arsenal apology

Kyle Walker plans to apologise to Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover after a confrontation. The clash followed a significant Arsenal win, ending a 12-game losing streak against Manchester City.
LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts before being substituted during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

How Arsenal hid Saka’s true injury status from the world

Arsenal used multiple tactics to conceal the severity of Bukayo Saka's injury and keep Manchester City guessing ahead of last Sunday's game.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: William Saliba of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal starter has been carrying injury for 5+ games

William Saliba was carrying his current toe injury even before Arsenal played against Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report.
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

2nd Arsenal star returned from injury early to face Manchester City

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Gabriel Martinelli pushed himself to return ahead of schedule so he could face Manchester City.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Sky Sports Presenter, Gary Neville looks on during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United at City Ground on March 17, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Gary Neville backtracks on Arsenal opinion

Gary Neville reverses his criticisms of Arsenal and their goalkeeper David Raya after a significant win against Manchester City, marking a shift in the Premier League dynamic.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

PGMOL chief admits Arsenal refereeing error

Howard Webb comments on Mateo Kovacic's controversial non-dismissal in Manchester City's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, igniting further debate on VAR and refereeing in the Premier League.

Natalie Portman and Isla Fisher spotted at Arsenal vs Manchester City

A couple of celebrity guests were in attendance as Arsenal beat Manchester City on Sunday, with Natalie Portman and Isla Fisher watching the game.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Match Referee Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Mateo Kovacic of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Mark Clattenburg questions refereeing in Arsenal’s win against Manchester City

Mark Clattenburg says Mateo Kovacic and Michael Oliver are very lucky boys after the game between Arsenal and Manchester City
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates following their sides victory after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s winner against Man City from a fan’s angle

Mikel Arteta and his backroom staff were filmed celebrating Arsenal's winning goal against Manchester City by a fan in the stands on Sunday.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal win should not shield referee and VAR from consequences

Arsenal's win over Manchester City raises questions about Premier League refereeing inconsistencies that will fall from view because Arsenal won. They shouldn't.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: William Saliba and Gabriel of Arsenal celebrate following their sides victory after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players make Team of the Week for City win

Two Arsenal players have made it into multiple Teams of the Week after the Gunners' win over Manchester City on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: David Raya of Arsenal controls the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

David Raya praises ‘incredible’ Emirates Stadium support

David Raya praised the incredible Emirates Stadium support after Arsenal's win over Manchester City, in which he kept another clean sheet.
Leah Williamson's reaction to news of Arsenal's goal against Manchester City

Leah Williamson’s shocked reaction to Martinelli’s goal against Manchester City

Leah Williamson learned of Arsenal's winning goal against Manchester City whilst on the red carpet on Sunday night, and her reaction was caught on camera.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

VAR criticised after Arsenal beat Manchester City

In the match between Arsenal and Manchester City, the spotlight is on VAR decisions and controversial tackles by Mateo Kovacic. Experts like Gary Neville and Theo Walcott weigh in, questioning the efficacy of VAR in the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Arsenal fans cheerduring the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Who set off Arsenal vs Manchester City tunnel altercation?

An analysis of the tunnel confrontation between Arsenal's Nicolas Jover and Manchester City's Kyle Walker, following Arsenal's recent win over City. 
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal teams make it quite the weekend against Man City, Man United and Leicester...

Arsenal's men, women and under-18s were all in action this weekend with two wins and a draw between them.
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (L) vies with Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba injury forces him out of France squad

William Saliba withdraws from the France squad to rest up at London Colney following a toe injury sustained during Arsenal's recent win over Manchester City.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta celebrates their victory on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. Arsenal won the game 1-0. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta hails key Arsenal performances after win over Manchester City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shares his thoughts following a 1-0 win over Manchester City. Arteta praises the team's growing belief, David Raya's excellent performance, and Martinelli's courage.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka injury update as he misses Man City game

Bukayo Saka missed his first Premier League game in 87 matches, so what is the latest on his injury?
Gabriel Martinelli returns to training (via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal injury boost as winger makes squad for Man City game

Arsenal have received a major boost ahead of their match against Manchester City with Gabriel Martinelli in the squad but news of Bukayo Saka's fitness was wrong.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Match official Michael Oliver looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Referee named for Arsenal clash with Manchester City

Michael Oliver is set to referee Arsenal's match against Manchester City this weekend, with the Gunners hosting last season's champions on Sunday.
Arsenal's English midfielder Declan Rice (C) vies with Manchester City's English defender John Stones (L) during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola makes transfer admission about Declan Rice

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City wanted Declan Rice, and not just as an alternative to Rodri in their midfield.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Odegaard admits he has special motivation for Arsenal vs City

Martin Odegaard has admitted he has a special motivation against Manchester City on Sunday, given his international connection to Erling Haaland.
Reuell Walters (R) in first-team training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

2 Arsenal youth players join senior training pre-Manchester City clash

Charles Sagoe Jr. and Reuell Walters joined Arsenal's first-team training session ahead of the weekend's match against Manchester City.
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal. Manchester City and Arsenal meet in a Premier League fixture on June 17,2020 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

“Arsenal is back” says Guardiola as he downplays title impact of upcoming clash

Pep Guardiola discusses the implications of Manchester City's upcoming match against Arsenal, saying it won't be decisive for the title race but noting its importance.
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola attends the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on January 27, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester City missing key men for Arsenal clash

Pep Guardiola announces John Stones' absence from Manchester City's upcoming match against Arsenal. Kevin De Bruyne shows promising signs of early recovery.
Arsenal's Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko acknowledges supporters at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Best atmosphere ever’: Arteta & Zinchenko praise Arsenal fans

Mikel Arteta and Oleksandr Zinchenko have both praised Arsenal fans for their support at the Emirates Stadium, ahead of another big game this weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City bumps fists with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal confident of beating Manchester City

As Arsenal gear up for a decisive match against Manchester City, both teams reflect on past performances and the high stakes of this Premier League showdown.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players told to step up in Saka’s absence

Thierry Henry urges Arsenal players Eddie Nketiah, Trossard and Kai Havertz to step up in the likely absence of Bukayo Saka for the upcoming match against Manchester City.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka injury update after Lens substitution

Concerns arise over Bukayo Saka's fitness following his early substitution during Arsenal's defeat against RC Lens. What could this mean for Arsenal's upcoming matches and how will it impact squad depth and tactics?
LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

What they said: Managers and players react to Arsenal’s defeat at Lens

Key figures weigh in on Arsenal's disappointing 2-1 defeat to RC Lens in the Champions League. Arteta, Haise, Saliba, Nasri, Danso and Odegaard share their post-match thoughts.
(Top L-R) Arsenal's Japanese defender #18 Takehiro Tomiyasu, Arsenal's Brazilian striker #09 Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz, Arsenal's Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes, Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba, Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya, (bottom L-R) Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard, Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice, Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard and Arsenal's Ukrainian defender #35 Oleksandr Zinchenko pose before the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Pundits single out Arsenal star for criticism after Lens defeat

Arsenal suffer a 2-1 loss against Lens in a Champions League match, sparking pointed critiques from Michael Owen and Martin Keown on Oleksandr Zinchenko's performance.
Lens' French forward #09 Elye Wahi (R) fights for the ball with Arsenal's Japanese defender #18 Takehiro Tomiyasu during the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

“It has to be a goal” Arsenal star rues “lucky” save

Arsenal faced a setback in their Champions League ambitions after a 2-1 defeat to RC Lens. Key player Bukayo Saka exits the match with an apparent hamstring issue.
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli is treated by a member of the medical staff before being substituted off during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on September 17, 2023. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Injured Arsenal star excluded from internationals despite imminent comeback

Gabriel Martinelli is expected to be back from his hamstring injury to face Manchester City, despite being left out by Brazil.
Manchester City's Spanish midfielder #16 Rodri reacts as he leaves the pitch having been sent off during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on September 23, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal boost with Manchester City star’s suspension as Guardiola hits out at ref

Manchester City's Rodri faces a three-match ban, missing the high-stakes game against Arsenal. City manager Pep Guardiola criticises not only Rodri but also referee Anthony Taylor.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Referee Stuart Attwell during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Controversial referee in charge of Arsenal Manchester City Community Shield clash

The officials for the Community Shield have been confirmed, with just over three weeks until Arsenal face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Declan Rice #41 of Arsenal FC warms up prior to the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s August: Key dates to look out for

August is upon us so let's look at some key dates for Arsenal for the month ahead.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates with the FA Cup Trophy after the team's victory during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on June 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Manchester City fan group calls for Community Shield boycott

A Manchester City fan group has called on supporters of the club to boycott the Community Shield over the late Sunday kick-off time.
Manchester City players argue with the referee as he gives a penalty kick to Arsenal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Manchester City fined by FA

Arsenal and Manchester City have been fined by The FA after players from both teams surrounded officials during their Premier League clash earlier this month.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jorginho of Arsenal passes the ball whilst under pressure from Jack Grealish of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal set new viewership record ahead of untelevised games

Arsenal's clash with Manchester City last week set a new streaming record for Amazon in the UK, beating another Arsenal fixture.