ARSENAL welcome Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium in Freddie Ljungberg’s biggest test to date.
The Gunners’ interim manager claimed his first win of his reign in their last Premier League outing against West Ham.
Freddie Ljungberg faces his toughest test yet as Arsenal manager on the back of just one win in four matchesCredit: EPA
But a visit by Pep Guardiola’s City sees them as a huge underdogs, as they fight to remain in the top half of the table.
The North Londoners have beaten the Manchester outfit just once in nine games – a 2-1 win in the FA Cup.
Yet, City were bested by their local rivals Man Utd last weekend, and have several injury concerns against another pacey counter-attacking team.
What time does Arsenal vs Man City kick off?
This Premier League encounter will take place on Sunday, December 15.
It will kick off at 4.30pm.
The match will be held at Emirates Stadium.
What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
Arsenal vs Man City will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League with coverage underway from 4pm.
Sky Sports customers can live stream the action via the app on their computer, mobile and tablet devices.
Alternatively, you can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £9.99.
What is the team news?
Arsenal are without Kieran Tierney, after he suffered a shoulder injury in the Premier League win over West Ham.
Rob Holding is also out until 2020, while Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos are also doubts.
That could see Calum Chambers retain his place, while Sead Kolasinac will come in for his fellow left-back.
Meanwhile, John Stones is still sidelined for Man City, along with Sergio Aguero – as Gabriel Jesus looks set to continue his goalscoring form.
David Silva is also injured, along with long-term absentee Aymeric Laporte, but Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan are expected to return.
Despite his sparkling performance against Dinamo Zagreb, Phil Foden is likely to be back on the bench, with Guardiola claiming there are several other options in front of him.
The City boss said: “He could be ready, but there’s Gundo and Kevin didn’t play in Zagreb, Bernardo can play there too.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
