LIVE – Manchester City v Arsenal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for crunch title encounter

Manchester City host Arsenal this afternoon in a game that could have a huge bearing on the outcome of this season’s Premier League title race.

Arsenal have a six-point lead at the summit but are woefully out of form. Second-placed City have a game in hand and know a win at the Etihad will put them on the brink of pulling level with the Gunners.

City boss Pep Guardiola said in his pre-match press conference that the title race would be over if Arsenal claimed victory, though that is not an assessment his opposite number Mikel Arteta necessarily shares.

“I don’t know, there are six games to go, it is a really important one for both teams,” the Spaniard responded when Guardiola’s view was put to him. 

“It will incline the balance a little bit but winning a game in the Premier League is so tough for everybody. After this one there are some very tough matches for all of us and we will have to wait and continue whatever happens.”

Where to watch Manchester City v Arsenal: TV and online streams

Manchester City versus Arsenal kicks off on Sunday at 4.30pm UK time. It forms the second part of Sky’s Super Sunday and can be watched on Main Event and Premier League. It can be streamed on Sky Go.

If you’re watching from outside the UK, click HERE for details of the channels showing the game in your region.

Stats for Manchester City v Arsenal

• Manchester City have not lost any of their last 10 Premier League home meetings with Arsenal
• Arsenal have not lost any of their last five Premier League games against Manchester City
• Manchester City have not lost any of their last 14 home games in the Premier League