Manchester City may be itching to face Arsenal in the Premier League as they aim to cut their lead at the top of the table, but their first meeting with Mikel Arteta's side this season comes in the shape of an FA Cup tie.
The two sides were meant to meet earlier in the season in the Premier League but the fixture was rescheduled as Arsenal had to play PSV Eindhoven after their original match was cancelled due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The result of this fixture may well set the tone for their Premier League meeting on February 15. But what time does the game start, how can you watch it, what's the early team news and what happened the last time Pep Guardiola and Arteta met?
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When does Man City vs Arsenal kick off?
Time: 8:00 pm (GMT)
Date: Friday 27th January
Location: The Etihad Stadium, Manchester
What TV channel is Man City vs Arsenal on?
City's clash with Arsenal will be televised on ITV 1 and also streamed simultaneously on ITVX. Highlights will be available later on City's official Youtube channel.
Early team news for Man City vs Arsenal
Guardiola confirmed on Thursday afternoon in his pre-match press conference that he had no new injury worries. He added that Phil Foden has returned to training, though it would be a surprise to see him thrown into the starting XI following his recent injury.
Mikel Arteta hasn't been quite so lucky on the injury front, with the Arsenal boss confirming on Wednesday that former City man Gabriel Jesus and midfielder Mohamed Elneny would not play a part in the Etihad clash.
What happened the last time Man City played Arsenal?
Guardiola has faced his former apprentice on six occasions with the Catalan boss winning five of those meetings and Arteta only coming out victorious once. The Arsenal manager will take solace in the fact that said victory came in the FA Cup back in 2020 and he will be hoping for a repeat on Friday.
The last time City and Arsenal met an added-time strike from midfielder Rodri secured a win for the Blues.
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