Manchester City vs. Arsenal: What time is kickoff? What TV channel is it on?

Two of the Premier League's 'big six' meet on the first day of top-flight action after the coronavirus pandemic as champions Manchester City welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola's side know that even victory would do little to put a dent in Liverpool's lead at the top of the table, but it would at least postpone their inevitable coronation until beyond the weekend.

Arsenal were in good form prior to lockdown, though, winning three games in a row and enjoying an unbeaten top-flight run which stretches all the way back to 2019.

The match, as with all of the remaining games in the 2019-20 campaign, will be broadcast live on TV to make up for fans being unable to attend in person.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about the contest.

Who is playing?

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Man City, second in the table but a full 25 points adrift of Liverpool, welcome ninth-placed Arsenal and former assistant Mikel Arteta back to the Etihad Stadium for the first time since the Spaniard's December departure.

What time is kickoff?

The match is scheduled to kick off at 8.15pm BST at the Etihad Stadium - shortly after the first match back, Aston Villa versus Sheffield United, ends.

What TV channel is it on?

Sky Sports will show this match on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

What can we expect?

You can read Sports Mole's in-depth preview for the match, including team news, possible lineups and a score prediction by clicking here.