Arsenal and Manchester City meet in a showdown in the early season with a lot at the game this afternoon.
Both parties have ambitions to become Premier League champions this season and will not want to lose further to a Liverpool side with maximum points.
In anticipation of their collision in North Londs, we have chosen three individual fights that could determine the competition.
Gabriel vs Erling Haaland
Undoubtedly the biggest matchup of the game and one that has history. Gabriel and Erling Haaland enjoyed some epic individual duels in recent meetings.
Last season, Haaland memorable threw a ball at the back of Gabriel’s head when City scored a late equalizer at Etihad. In the return match, the Brazilian celebrated in the face of Haaland when Arsenal scored in a 5-1 thrashing of the blues.
Gabriel & Erling Haaland will renew their rivalry on Sundays 💥
Mikel Arteta says that his husband enjoys the physical challenge against the city’s target machine 😤🔥 pic.twitter.com/zikiofwyve
– Hayters TV (@Hayterstv) September 19, 2025
No love has been lost between the two, while it is a match that brings together the best goal scorer of the Premier League against one of the striking defenders of the division. Take the popcorn.
Declan Rice vs Rodri
In recent seasons, Declan Rice has evolved into one of the leading midfielders of the competition, although this weekend is confronted with his most difficult assignment. Rodri was named the winner of the Ballon d’Or in 2024 after inspiring club and country as success, before an ACL injury decimated his campaign 2024/25.
Now back to fitness, there were signs that the Spaniards come back at his best during the midweek victory of the city on Napoli. There will be questions about a potential third consecutive start in a week and Arsenal will uncover signs of fatigue from the recently reduced star.
Rodri in extra time! 🤩💥 pic.twitter.com/eencbbyhn2
– Manchester City (@Mancity) September 20, 2025
Rice, who has received a greater permit since the arrival of Martin Zubimendi to move forward, will hope to close Rodri’s progression from deep areas and to get ahead in the box when the opportunity occurs.
Viktor Gyokerres vs Ruben Dias
Viktor Gyokees has made a solid start of his arsenal career, with three goals in four Premier League performances. Finding the net in home collisions with Leeds and Nottingham Forest is one thing, but Arsenal will hope that the Swedish striker games of this caliber can decide.
There have been some reservations around the all-round game of the 27-year-old and Gyokees will be happy to prove a point against elite opponents. He yielded a hat trick memorable, while Sporting Lisbon beat Manchester City in the Champions League last season, so has the side of Pep Guardiola.
His name is Viktor, Viktor rooted ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/PDI73YMCP
– Arsenal (@ARSENAL) August 24, 2025
Ruben Dias will be in charge of stopping the Swede and does not want to be dragged into the wide left -wing areas that Gyokeres would like to operate.
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