Live: Manchester City vs Arsenal – Eze leads title clash, score, play-by-play & updates

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Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in a decisive Premier League clash that could have a major impact on the destination of the title, Afrik Foot reports.

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City come into the contest with momentum firmly on their side, having won their last three matches without conceding, while Pep Guardiola’s men know victory would cut Arsenal’s lead to three points with a crucial game in hand.

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola. Copyright: xMarkxPain/IMAGO

Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive under pressure after suffering three consecutive domestic defeats, a run that has allowed City back into the race. However, Mikel Arteta’s side remain top of the table and understand that a positive result away from home would significantly strengthen their grip on the title.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Copyright: Imago

With key absences affecting Arsenal’s attacking options, Eberechi Eze is expected to play a central role in driving their forward play, while Erling Haaland remains the focal point of Manchester City’s attacking threat.

Referee Peter Bankes issues a yellow card during the Carabao Cup Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City
Arsenal and Manchester City players. Copyright: xVisionhaus/IMAGO

This fixture has consistently delivered high-intensity encounters in recent seasons, with both sides combining tactical discipline and attacking quality, setting the stage for another defining night in the title race.

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Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng & Afrik Foot. Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, Topmercato, and Milan News24, among others. He holds a master’s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X: @ayo_oguntimehin.