Manchester City vs Arsenal prediction 19.04.2026 | Premier League
Manchester City
Kick off:
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Arsenal
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1.90
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3.78
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4.46
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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: 19th April 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CEST
- Venue: Etihad
The standout fixture in Europe this week lands in Manchester, where Pep’s side host the Gunners in what feels like a title decider. Six points separate them. City sit second, with a game in hand, which… complicates things slightly. Arsenal lead the table, yet the gap feels fragile. Bookmakers lean toward City; however, the Gunners haven’t lost any of the last five league meetings, and that quiet detail might matter more than it seems.
Manchester City vs Arsenal Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Arsenal
0 : 2
Manchester City
Carabao Cup
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Arsenal
1 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
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Arsenal
5 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
2 : 2
Arsenal
Premier League
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Manchester City
0 : 0
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
1 : 0
Manchester City
Premier League
Since 2023, Pep’s side and the Gunners have met ten times across competitions. It’s been close, though City hold a slight edge with four wins, including that recent 2-0 Carabao Cup final. Arsenal managed two victories. Four games drifted into draws. Goals average 2.70.
Manchester City team overview
Pep’s side looked out of the title race not too long ago. That feeling has changed quickly. The Citizens have put together a strong run, and suddenly, everything feels possible again. Even the Champions League exit did not derail them for long.
Winning the League Cup against Arsenal seemed to spark something. Then came that 4-0 win over Liverpool, followed by a controlled 3-0 against Chelsea. It is not just winning, it is how they are doing it. Calm, efficient, and at times, ruthless.
At the Etihad, confidence is high. Eight wins from the last ten home matches says enough. Erling Haaland, sitting on 22 league goals, remains the focal point. With Doku and Semenyo around him, there is plenty of movement. Injuries to Gvardiol and Rúben Dias, though, could leave small gaps at the back.
Last matches of Manchester City
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Chelsea
0 : 3
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
4 : 0
Liverpool
FA Cup
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Arsenal
0 : 2
Manchester City
Carabao Cup
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Manchester City
1 : 2
Real Madrid
Champions League
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West Ham United
1 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
Manchester City lineup
Goalkeeper
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25
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders
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33
Nico O'Reilly
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15
Marc Guéhi
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45
Abdukodir Khusanov
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27
Matheus Nunes
Midfielders
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16
Rodri
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10
Rayan Cherki
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20
Bernardo Silva
Forwards
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11
Jérémy Doku
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9
Erling Haaland
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42
Antoine Semenyo
Arsenal team overview
The Gunners come into this after a goalless draw with Sporting, which secured another Champions League semi-final. That is a big achievement, even if some have been a bit critical of the performance itself.
Form, however, is not perfect. One win in five matches across all competitions raises some questions. Away from home, things have also been mixed. Just one win in their last three on the road is not ideal heading into a game like this.
Still, there is quality here. If Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard return as expected, that changes the attacking dynamic immediately. Mikel Arteta will hope for that boost. Mikel Merino remains out, which limits midfield options slightly.
Last matches of Arsenal
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Arsenal
0 : 0
Sporting CP
Champions League
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Arsenal
1 : 2
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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Sporting CP
0 : 1
Arsenal
Champions League
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Southampton
2 : 1
Arsenal
FA Cup
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Arsenal
0 : 2
Manchester City
Carabao Cup
Arsenal lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Defenders
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33
Riccardo Calafiori
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2
William Saliba
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6
Gabriel Magalhães
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5
Piero Hincapié
Midfielders
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36
Martín Zubimendi
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10
Eberechi Eze
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41
Declan Rice
Forwards
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7
Bukayo Saka
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14
Viktor Gyökeres
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19
Leandro Trossard
Prediction
It feels like one of those tight, high-level games, but recent patterns lean slightly towards Pep’s side. The Citizens have won eight of their last ten at the Etihad and arrive on a three-match run without conceding. Arsenal’s form has dipped a little. You could see chances both ways, yet City might just edge it 2-1.
Three reasons we expect Manchester City to win
- Man City have won their last three games 9-0 on aggregate.
- Arsenal have just one win their last five matches.
- Man City won seven of their last nine home league games with Arsenal.
Main prediction Manchester City - Arsenal
Manchester City to win
Best Odds:
22bet
1.90
Manchester City vs Arsenal standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 62 - 24 | +38 | 70 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 31 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 63 - 28 | +35 | 64 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 32 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 57 - 45 | +12 | 55 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 43 - 38 | +5 | 55 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 52 - 42 | +10 | 52 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 53 - 41 | +12 | 48 |
| 7 | Brentford | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 48 - 44 | +4 | 47 |
| 8 | Everton | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 39 - 37 | +2 | 47 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 43 - 37 | +6 | 46 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 33 - 36 | -3 | 46 |
| 11 | AFC Bournemouth | 32 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 48 - 49 | -1 | 45 |
| 12 | Fulham | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 43 - 46 | -3 | 44 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35 - 36 | -1 | 42 |
| 14 | Newcastle United | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 45 - 47 | -2 | 42 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 39 - 49 | -10 | 36 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 32 - 44 | -12 | 33 |
| 17 | West Ham United | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 40 - 57 | -17 | 32 |
| 18 | Tottenham Hotspur | 32 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 40 - 51 | -11 | 30 |
| 19 | Burnley | 32 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 33 - 63 | -30 | 20 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 32 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 24 - 58 | -34 | 17 |