Broadcast info
Who’s playing: In the final friendly before the new English Premier League season kicks off, Arsenal will face off against a familiar foe in the form of Manchester City. This game will be a first taste
What time: Kick-off is at 10:00 PT, 13:00 ET, 17:00 UTC, 18:00 BST, and 19:00 CET on Sunday, August 7.
Which stadium: The game will be played at the Ullevi Stadium, the 43,000-seat venue in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Which channel
You can follow the game internationally on Bet365 and Arsenal Player at 13:00ET / 18:00 BST.
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Match facts
- Arsenal haven’t lost to Man City since 2013.
- This unbeaten run stretches back to December 14, 2013 when the Citizens thrashed the Gunners 6-3 at the Etihad.
- The last time Wenger met Guardiola, the Spaniard handed the north London giants their biggest ever defeat in the Champions League (5-0).
- Wenger’s boys have dropped points only once in their last five games, drawing 1-1 with Lens whilst winning the remaining four.
- Aguero and Co. haven't won a game in 90 minutes since April.
- Guardiola has been in charge for only two games, suffering one loss and earning one win
Team news – who’ll start Sunday’s game?
The Gunners fielded a strong squad in their recent 8-0 thrashing of Viking FK, and the same can be expected when they lock horns with the Citizens.
With the 2016/17 season right around the corner, Jack Wilshere is expected to sit out this friendly, with the English midfielder suffering of a patella injury.
Summer signings Rob Holding and Granit Xhaka are both tipped to start for the first time. Aaron Ramsey and Alexis Sanchez made early returns to Arsenal from their holiday, with the Welshman and Chilean ace likely to feature vs. Manchester City.
The weekend clash with be the first all-English showdown for Pep Guardiola since touching down at the Eithad, and the Spaniard is expected to hand debuts to a few new signings.
Nolito and Oleksandr Zinchenko could find themselves in the starting eleven, with German sensation Leroy Sane expected to make a cameo.
Man City completed the signing of Gabriel Jesus, but the Brazilian won’t join up with the Premier League giants until January. Elsewhere, Ilkay Gundogan is still injured and is thus ruled out.
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