Game-changing officiating development ahead of Arsenal vs Man City clash
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Ciaran Morrison
Mon 8 September 2025 15:18, UK
Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at Emirates Stadium later this month will see new officiating technology being used.
Recent seasons have seen Arsenal and Man City battle for the Premier League title, and both club’s will harbour aspirations of toppling Liverpool this campaign.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their past four Premier League matches against Guardiola’s side, including a 5-1 thrashing of the Citizens in north London in their last meeting.
As per the Daily Mail [7 September], the much anticipated first meeting of the season between Arsenal and Man City will see the use of Ref cam.
The match referees will wear a camera, alongside an ear-piece and microphone, offering a unique perspective on incidents to viewers watching on TV.
Ref cam is currently being trialed in the Premier League, but only in selected matches.
It was used in Liverpool’s explosive recent win over Newcastle United.
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The clash between the rivals at the Etihad last season was a particularly fierce match, with Kyle Walker and John Stones accusing Arsenal of the ‘dark arts’.
Leandro Trossard was sent off in the final moments of the first half with Arsenal 2-1 up in the match, and Man City grabbed a 98th minute equaliser courtesy of Stones.
Football Insider Verdict
In recent seasons the battles between Arsenal and Man City have intensified, with the Premier League title usually on the line.
The 2-2 draw between Man City and Arsenal at the Etihad last season typified the heat of the rivalry, and Gabriel and Erling Haaland have shown their strong will to win on the pitch.
Arsenal and Manchester City’s past three meetingsPremier League – Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City – February 2nd 2025Premier League – Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal – September 22nd 2024Premier League – Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal – March 31st 2024The past three results between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Whilst Liverpool come into this season as title favourites, these clashes could still have an effect on the title race and European football.