Arsenal will be looking to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time since 2020 when they travel to Manchester City on Friday night.
The Gunners have a rich history in this competition but haven't had any success since winning it three years ago, losing in the third and fourth round in the last two seasons. However, Arteta will be keen to rectify those wrongs heading into a clash against his former employers, having previously worked at City as Pep Guardiola's assistant.
It is also the third meeting in a matter of months between the two clubs after the first Premier League fixture was postponed due to Arsenal's involvement in the Europa League. All three matches are set to be mouth-watering as Arsenal and City also battle for the Premier League title at the top of the division.c
When is Man City vs Arsenal?
Arsenal's trip to the Etihad Stadium will take place on Friday, January 27 at 8pm.
The two teams last met on New Year's Day 2020 as Guardiola's side ran out narrow 2-1 winners at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka gave the Gunners the lead in the first-half, before Gabriel was sent off to hand City a lifeline back into the game. Riyad Mahrez and Rodri then struck to complete the comeback and City a crucial victory.
Arsenal have played City 205 times in their history, with the Gunners winning 98 and losing 62 of those matches. There has also been 45 draws, with the most recent of those occurring in April 2017.
How to watch
UK viewers can watch the match live on ITV, with coverage starting at 7:30pm. Fans can also stream the game live online via the ITVX app and website.
Highlights will also be shown on the website and online following the full-time whistle, while the official FA Cup YouTube channel will show extended highlights on there.
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Match odds
Man City vs Arsenal odds from Betfred.
- Man City - 4/6
- Draw - 3/1
- Arsenal - 7/2
*odds subject to change
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Team news
Arteta has confirmed that there are no fresh injuries for his side to worry about heading into the trip to City. Mohamed Elneny, Reiss Nelson and Gabriel Jesus are the only players currently out, meaning that everyone who was in the squad to face Manchester United are fit and available.
The Spaniard gave an update on Jesus' condition, however, and said: "With him I don’t know. He wants to be next week. It’s totally unrealistic. He’s pushing and driving everyone to the limits. Hopefully it will be weeks not months."
Jakub Kiwior, who joined the Gunners from Spezia on Monday, could be in line to make his debut, while Leandro Trossard is pushing for a start after impressing off the bench against United.
Meanwhile, Guardiola has virtually a fully fit squad available apart from Phil Foden, who missed the 3-0 win over Wolves on Sunday after picking up a foot issue in the Manchester derby. The England international is a major doubt for the fixture and his participation is firmly up in the air.
