Pep Guardiola is facing the biggest game of Manchester City's season without three of his most valuable defenders available.
Players return to the City Football Academy today to begin preparations for the Premier League title showdown with Arsenal, who lead the way a point above the Blues.
However, Guardiola has seen his players pick up a number of concerning injuries over the international break, including captain Kyle Walker and influential centre-back John Stones.
Versatile defender Manu Akanji missed Switzerland's friendly at Ireland with a knock, with all three players doubtful to face Arsenal until they can be assessed by City's medical staff.
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