Arsenal and Manchester City's seasons have rather petered out into disappointing conclusions, with the final straw being the latter's elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid in midweek. They're now just cruising over the line, though with neither having yet mathematically secured a return to Europe's premier club competition next season, they should be wary of any complacency.
Arsenal vs. Manchester City 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Third take on fourth in the Premier League on Sunday, with Arsenal hosting Manchester City.
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Indeed, heading into the weekend City are just four points clear of fifth-placed Manchester United, who still have a game in hand. If the Blues fail to win here, and United pick up all three points, the Red Devils would have the opportunity of overhauling them at the very last. Arsenal, meanwhile, are three points better off, and it would take a collapse of mammoth proportions (even by their own standards) for them to miss out on the Champions League from here.
Key player: Mesut Özil (Arsenal)
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Özil made a brilliant start to the season, racking up the assists as the Gunners surged towards the top of the Premier League table. However, Arsenal's decline has rather coincided with his own, and having racked up 18 assists in all competitions to February, he's only picked up one in his last 11 in all competitions. Arsenal will be hoping he's back to his best here.
Recent history
Arsenal’s reputation in the big matches isn’t a good one, though Arsène Wenger does appear to have mastered the art of beating Manchester City. The Gunners have won three of their last five against the Blues, with the other two having ended in draws. Not since 2013 have City managed to beat the Gunners -- that year they won these fixtures both home and away.
Manchester City injuries and suspensions
Out: Pablo Zabaleta (calf); David Silva (hamstring); Aleksandar Kolarov (knock); Vincent Kompany (groin). In doubt: None.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee); Per Mertesacker (hamstring). In doubt: None.
City still have four familiar faces on the sidelines, with captain Kompany among them. He broke down with his umpteenth muscular injury of the season in the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid in midweek, and is unlikely to return to action before next season.
Arsenal only have two confirmed absentees: midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign and the European Championships with a knee injury, while defender Per Mertesacker is still awaiting his return from a hamstring problem.
Match date/time: Sunday, May 8, 11 a.m. ET, 4 p.m. local
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
TV: NBCSN (US - English); NBC Universo (US - Spanish); Sportsnet regional networks (Canada); Sky Sports 1/HD (UK)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (US - English); NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra (US - Spanish); Sportsnet World Now (Canada); Sky Go (UK)
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