CommentaryReporting by Paul Brown @mancity

19:08

Focused Erling

Erling Haaland in determined mood here at the Emirates Stadium as he looks to add to his goal tally tonight.

19:07

Warm-ups šŸ’Ŗ

Riyad Mahrez heads out to get ready for this evening's Gunners clash.

19:04

Manager's Preview šŸŽ„

Continue your build-up to kick-off by watching Pep Guardiola's pre-match press conference.

19:03

From our journalist David Clayton at the Emirates Stadium šŸ’¬

ā€œThe stadium is filing up nicely and after that beautiful sunny day, it’s turned markedly cooler here in North London.

ā€œScanning the home support around me it’s amazing how many have sky blue on them – the half-and-half friendship scarves, of course.

ā€œNot sure where I stand on them – I get they’re a memento of a game for a lot of people, but it just looks a bit odd shouting at and booing a team you are wearing the colours of around your neck! Well, 50% at leastā€¦ā€

19:01

From the Matchday Live Studio šŸ“ŗ

Paul Dickov on our back three šŸ‘‡

ā€œI like it. On Saturday we were 3-0 up at half-time with this system.

ā€œWe’ve seen Pep do it before with Cancelo and Zinchenko.

ā€œIf Bernardo needs to drop back in that position he has the energy to do it. I think this system is mainly to overload the opposition in midfield.ā€

18:55

From the Matchday Live Studio šŸ“ŗ

Kolo Toure on Takehiro Tomiyasu šŸ‘‡

ā€œHe is quite robust defensively. I think that’s why Arteta decided to play him tonight.

ā€œJack is the man in form for City, he took time to get used to the style of the club because he’s more of a free player.

ā€œYou can see he dribbles players, he assists, scores, I’m looking forward to that battle definitely.ā€

18:52

From the Matchday Live Studio šŸ“ŗ

Paul Dickov on team news šŸ‘‡

ā€œIt shows Pep has a lot of confidence in the team to play this system.

ā€œIt looks like a 3-3-3 and Bernardo goes wherever he wants! That’s what happened against Villa.

ā€œIt must be so difficult if you’re the opposition when City have the ball because you don’t know who will be where. It’s going to be really interesting.ā€

18:50

From the Matchday Live Studio šŸ“ŗ

Kolo Toure on key battleground šŸ‘‡

ā€œObviously, in the middle. The last game they played, there was a lot of man marking in the middle.

ā€œThey couldn’t find spaces, and then we saw some long balls. I believe tonight will be a different game, both teams have fantastic technical players.

ā€œPartey will be a big miss, he has so much quality and he is genuine player, he works hard for the team.

ā€œThat type of player is very rare. He will be a big miss for Arsenal in my opinion.ā€

18:48

From the Matchday Live Studio šŸ“ŗ

Steve Howey on Ruben Dias starting šŸ‘‡

ā€œHe’s very good on the ball, but he does well organising. He’s constantly shouting and directing players.

ā€œTo have somebody who is vocal is a huge help. I really like him.

ā€œWe think it’s a back three. From the back three upwards, you have players who can go up the pitch, they move all over the place.

ā€œFor Arsenal it’s important that they have communication. It’s a strong line-up from City. They’ll want to put on a show tonight.ā€

18:46

From the Matchday Live Studio šŸ“ŗ

Steve Howey on team news šŸ‘‡

ā€œFor me, I think the team is very strong.

ā€œArsenal have had a fantastic season. Pep has got a fantastic record against Arsenal.

ā€œSo this should be a great game.ā€