Why is Arsenal vs Man City on Thursday night? Two sides meet just four days after the Carabao Cup final


ARSENAL welcome Manchester City to the Emirates as they look to put their cup disappointment behind them and focus on the league.

The Gunners missed out on lifting the Carabao Cup trophy on Sunday after a 3-0 defeat to Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley and want to get back to winning ways in the league.

Manchester City were named Carabao Cup winners on Sunday following their 3-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley
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What time is kick-off?

THIS game takes place on Thursday, March 1. 

The match will be held at the Emirates Stadium.

Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Why is the game being played on Thursday?

THE teams were originally due to play each other on Sunday, February 25. 

The fixture was postponed for the Carabao Cup final – which Manchester City won 3-0.

Arsene Wenger’s side did not turn up at Wembley and want to put the result behind them
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The re-arrangement meant that the game would be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

To stream the game live, you can buy a Sky Sports Day Pass from Now TV for £6.99.

Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with the latest action on the SunSport LIVE blog.

Pep Guardiola’s side face Arsenal for the second time in four days
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What is the team news?

ARSENAL have no new injury or suspension concerns for the game at the Emirates. 

The Gunners are desperate to get back to winning ways after some disappointing results including defeats to Tottenham and Swansea in the league.

Alexandre Lacazette (knee), Nacho Monreal (back) and Santi Cazorla (Plantaris injury) remain sidelined.

Vincent Kompany came back into the side for the Carabao Cup game against Arsenal on Sunday and made a great return, scoring the second goal of the afternoon.

He was chosen over John Stones, but it is thought that he will drop back to the bench despite the impressive performance.

There is a slight chance that Raheem Sterling could make a return from his hamstring injury.

Fernandinho (hamstring) and Benjamin Mendy (ACL knee) are unavailable.


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