Newcastle XI: Darlow, Krafth, Lascelles, Fernandez, Lewis, Hendrick, Shelvey, Hayden, Saint-Maximin, Joelinton, Wilson. Subs: Schar, Carroll, Manquillo, Fraser, Murphy, Almiron, Gillespie.

Man Utd XI: de Gea, Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Mata, Bruno Fernandes, James, Rashford. Subs: Bailly, Pogba, Ighalo, Henderson, Alex Telles, Matic, van de Beek.

Referee: Craig Pawson (South Yorkshire)

Just under 10 minutes to go until the final game of the day kicks off.

Newcastle could go up to a second with a win while Manchester United will want the points to get moving up the table as they currently sit in 16th place after three games.

• Arsenal are winless in their last 29 Premier League away games against “big six” opponents (D10 L19) since a 2-0 win versus Manchester City in January 2015.
• Manchester City have conceded just one goal in their last six Premier League games against Arsenal, keeping a shut out versus four different managers in this run (Arsène Wenger, Unai Emery, Fredrik Ljungberg and Mikel Arteta x2).
• Arsenal have lost each of their last seven league games against Manchester City, their longest such run against an opponent since losing seven in a row vs Ipswich between 1974-1977.
• Pep Guardiola has won 500 games in all competitions as a manager (including Barcelona B), winning 172 as Manchester City boss.
• Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has kept 53 clean sheets in the Premier League since his debut in August 2017; 15 more than any other goalkeeper in this time.
• Man City’s Raheem Sterling has been directly involved in six goals in his last five Premier League appearances against Arsenal (4 goals, 2 assists).

Manchester City

Raheem Sterling speaking with BBC Sport: "They were a difficult team to break down, really well drilled and made it difficult for us. In the end we deserved the win. We kept it tight and compact and deserved the win.

"We haven't been quite as fluent this season but in the last couple of games have shown that fluency is coming back and it's great to keep the momentum going.

"When Sergio is on the field you know there can be a goal at any moment. He is vital to help us compete on all fronts and great to have him back.

"It's only October, we have seen plenty of shock results so far, but it's a long season so we have got to stay focused and build on today's result."

Manchester City

Manchester City goalscorer Raheem Sterling speaking to Sky Sports: "We dropped points early on in the season so it was important to keep on winning.

"Coming back from the international break we knew we needed a good performance and to pick up points to kick-start the season. Today's result definitely gives us confidence."

On the goal: "I felt I was quite lucky to get on the scoresheet. It was not one of my better games but I am just grateful to be able to help the team."

On Sergio Aguero's return: "At times in the first half me and Sergio got on ball really well in the pockets in front of their defence and took up some great positions.

"It felt like we were much more fluent and able to keep possession. To have a striker to link up with was really good."

Owain Evans: So Ole sending out a clear message as ever that Van de Beek clearly wasnt his signing given he's what.. 7th choice behind Bruno, Pogba, Matic, Mctominay, Fred & Mata! Absolutely awful management since Maguire gets another game!

Mark from Stockport: Surely van de Beek with one leg in plaster would be a better choice than James in any position. James played mid week also.

Lawrence Wright: Many thanks to the BBC for displaying the United team nice and early, allowing me to go and do anything else except watch that awful team kill the club I love.

Just the one goal in that game - a rarity in this ultra-entertaining start to the season.

Crucially, still no goalless draws. Surely Newcastle and Manchester United won't let us down?

The win means Manchester City are 10th on seven points, six behind leaders Everton and three behind Liverpool but with a game in hand on both.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are fifth on nine points following their second defeat in the Premier League this season.

All over! It wasn't a classic but Manchester City take the three points thanks to Raheem Sterling's first-half strike.

An Arsenal free kick into the box is headed away.

The visitors retrieve the ball and come forward again but this time Ruben Dias gets ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to head away a cross. Good defending.

We're into the first of four added minutes as David Luiz surges forward for Arsenal down the right but his run is ended by Raheem Sterling, who gets across to put the ball out for a throw.

It hasn't been vintage Manchester City in this second half but they are almost there.

Fernandinho is on for the final couple of minutes as he replaces Phil Foden.

Thomas Partey is the first Ghanaian to play a Premier League game for Arsenal since Emmanuel Frimpong in December 2011.

Come for the goals, stay for the stats...

A lovely ball into the box by David Luiz is just over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's head as Arsenal continue to hunt for an equaliser.

Meanwhile, Manchester City have picked up another booking, this time Nathan Ake is shown a yellow card.

Statistics sometimes speak for themselves.

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is fifth in his team for completed passes in this match.

Here's another one - Arsenal haven't won a Premier League game they were losing at half time outside of London since December 2009, when they beat Liverpool 2-1.

FI BinBagJez: Just compare this Arsenal performance to the Southampton one. Saints were aggressive, brave, took a risk and pushed up the pitch. Ultimately Arsenal are drifting through the game to a loss.