Arsenal and Manchester City are set to meet in a highly anticipated Premier League showdown this Sunday, February 2, at the Emirates Stadium, as both teams aim to build momentum in the race for a top-four finish.
While recent encounters between these two clubs have often acted as title deciders, the stakes feel slightly different this time around. Arsenal has yet to replicate the form that earned them significant praise in previous seasons, while Manchester City’s dominance as four-time consecutive champions seems likely to come to an end this year.
However, this clash remains a highly prestigious fixture, with both teams chasing vital points in the quest for a top-four finish. Adding to the tension, City’s manager Pep Guardiola described the rivalry as a “war” following the fiery 2-2 draw between the sides back in September.
“I would say that sometimes the emotions are so there,” Guardiola remarked. “Gabriel said it perfectly after the match: ‘this is a war, we are here to provoke the opponent, to push them’, and at the end, what can you do? So, we have to, okay, you provoke me, okay, I’m there. You want a war? Now we war. So, what do I have to do?”
Before this blockbuster match, Saturday’s action kicks off with Nottingham Forest looking to build on their strong season with a home win over Brighton & Hove Albion. The 17:00 CAT kick-off features Liverpool, who face a tricky away test at Bournemouth.
“Especially at this level, you have to take your chances when you are playing well because for sure they will punish you,” warned Cherries boss Andoni Iraola, noting the quality of Liverpool as they continue their pursuit of the title.
Also on Saturday, Wolverhampton Wanderers host Aston Villa, while Sunday sees a London derby between Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur, with Manchester United hoping to secure a rare home win against Crystal Palace. The weekend’s fixtures conclude on Monday with Chelsea taking on West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.
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Broadcast details
Saturday 1 February
14:30: Nottingham Forest v Brighton & Hove Albion – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
17:00: AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 2 and SuperSport OTT4
17:00: Everton v Leicester City – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1 and SuperSport OTT2
17:00: Ipswich Town v Southampton – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2 and SuperSport OTT3
17:00: Newcastle United v Fulham – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 3
19:30: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Sunday 2 February
16:00: Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 3 and SuperSport Maximo 1
16:00: Manchester United v Crystal Palace – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
18:30: Arsenal v Manchester City – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Monday 3 February
22:00: Chelsea v West Ham United – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
SOURCE: BBC
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