Forwards – Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus.
Arteta had revealed Saka was ‘in contention’ to play against City despite picking up an injury for the third consecutive game in midweek, with the 22-year-old suffering from recent knocks and muscle fatigue.
But the winger is a vital cog in the Gunners’ side and if he is close to full fitness, he may be risked in an enticing battle with Josko Gvardiol. If he fails to prove his fitness in time, Leandro Trossard is the natural choice to come in, with Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson also available.
Up front, Eddie Nketiah will keep his place as the central striker and Jesus – up against his former team – will try to get the better of Kyle Walker from the left flank.
Arsenal predicted XI vs Man City (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Nketiah, Jesus.
