De Bruyne, Rodri, Ake - Latest Man City injury news and return dates before Arsenal clash
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City are set to face Arsenal with a significant edge in the early title race showdown. Pep Guardiola's squad not only enjoy home advantage but also benefit from an extra day of rest following their midweek Champions League commitments.
While Mikel Arteta's team travelled to Italy for a Thursday night clash against Atalanta, City played host to Inter on Wednesday.
The additional travel for Arsenal, coupled with a trip to the Etihad Stadium, presents a formidable hurdle at the close of a demanding week.
Arsenal's squad has been tested by injuries and suspensions in the season's opening stages. However, they will be bolstered by the return of Declan Rice for Premier League action on Sunday, although Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Mikel Merino remain sidelined. READ MORE: Man City can force Premier League to answer question nobody is asking over 115 charges READ MORE: I knew I had to leave Man City when Pep Guardiola made me cry - now Mikel Arteta has set me free Guardiola is contending with his own squad's fitness concerns.
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