Friday’s Champions League draw means Arsenal and Manchester City could face each other four times in 28 days, with the season reaching its climax both domestically and in Europe.
Josep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta both aim for four trophies (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
It’s 28 days that could decide the entire season. Arsenal and Manchester City are scheduled to face each other four times within a month between March and April.
They will find out whether they will qualify for the quarter-final clash on Europe’s highest stage during the Champions League draw at 11am on Friday. The quarter-finals are scheduled for April 7th or 8th, with the return leg taking place the following week, but it is understood Arsenal are guaranteed a second leg at home as a reward for finishing top of the Champions League league stage.
They are in the same half of the draw and could face each other in the quarter-finals if they both make it through the last 16 stage. Arsenal’s toughest path to Champions League glory could be Borussia Dortmund/Atalanta, City and Liverpool, while a friendlier path would be Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting Lisbon and Barcelona.
Arsenal and City begin an epic battle on Sunday, March 22nd, as the battle between Mikel Arteta and Josep Guardiola begins in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. This could set the tone for the entire season. There is no doubt that the players who won the first trophy of the season will have a lot of confidence in the run-in.
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A potential European clash could be sandwiched between the two rivals’ finals, barring a draw in the ensuing FA Cup, before being selected as the title decider.
The Premier League clash at the Etihad is currently scheduled for Saturday, April 18, but has been pushed back 24 hours to be broadcast live on TV and is sure to cap off a fascinating 28 days.
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Arsenal and Manchester City are set to play each other at least twice before the end of this season (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s schedule could also change, as the Premier League could be forced to reschedule their home game against Everton, currently scheduled to be televised on Sunday, March 15th.
Depending on Friday’s Champions League draw, changes may need to be brought forward by 24 hours. And since it happens on such short notice, fans will be furious.
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