Man City set for first of two Arsenal duels

London: Manchester City begin a season-shaping month with the first of two crucial clashes against Arsenal tonight.

City travel to the Emirates Stadium today to take on one of their rivals for a place in the Premier League top four. They will face the Gunners again in three weeks' time in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.

They have another tough trip to London to play leaders Chelsea next Wednesday while a rearranged derby against Manchester United and games with Hull, Southampton and Middlesbrough also take place in April.