Manchester City hosts Arsenal in a crucial Premier League match that could decide the title. Arsenal leads by six points but City has a game in hand, making this clash pivotal.
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The most important match of the 2025/26 Premier League season could very well decide the EPL title over the course of 90 minutes as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday.
The visiting Gunners sit six points ahead of second-placed Man City, with Pep Guardiola's side holding a game in hand on the leaders. As such, if City were to win this match, they would effectively control their own destiny in the title race.
Arsenal have been in poor attacking form, having lost their most recent Premier League match against Bournemouth while looking listless in a scoreless draw with Sporting CP in their midweek Champions League game. Yet they still do maintain a lead in the title race, and have a three-goal differential advantage as well.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in English across the United States:
TV channel: NBC
Live stream:Peacock
This huge title tilt will be televised on NBC network channel, with streaming available on Peacock.
The match starts on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, but the exact kickoff time is not specified in the provided content.
The article provides details on where to watch the live stream, but specific channels are not mentioned in the excerpt.
This match is crucial as it could determine the outcome of the EPL title race, with City needing a win to control their own destiny.


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This Premier League clash takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England and kicks off on Sunday, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Apr. 19 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Apr. 19 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Apr. 19 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Apr. 19 | 8:30 a.m. |
All times Eastern.
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