Defending champions Manchester City are third in the Premier League points table with 63 points after 28 games. They are just a point off the table-toppers, Arsenal, who also have a goal difference advantage of 11 goals.
Hence, the Citizens will give their everything when they take on the Gunners at Etihad Stadium this weekend. A victory will enhance their chances of lifting the domestic title. However, Pep Guardiola’s side has been hit by multiple injuries, all thanks to the international break.
4-3-3 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Arsenal
Defence
Ederson suffered a blow against Newcastle United and was forced off just eight minutes into the game. But he has recovered and should be seen in the starting lineup. Manchester City will miss the services of Kyle Walker, who is out of the clash due to a thigh injury. Rico Lewis is the front-runner to fill his spot.
While Ruben Dias leads the defensive line, Manuel Akanji is the second centre-back ahead of Josko Gvardiol as the former has received the green light from the club’s medical team. Nathan Ake will be operating as the left-back.
Midfield
Boss Pep Guardiola declared Kevin De Bruyne fit for the clash in the pre-match press conference. The Belgian attacker should be teaming up with Rodri and Bernardo Silva in the midfield for the Citizens. Mateo Kovacic will find himself a bit unlucky to be dropped to the bench. He is likely to be used in the second half to increase intensity.
Attack
While Phil Foden is an undisputed pick in the attacking lineup, Erling Haaland returns to take his position. For the left wing, Jeremy Doku is likely to get the go-ahead of Jack Grealish, who is fit to play again.
John Stones is the other notable absentee for the Citizens apart from Kyle Walker. There has been no update about Matheus Nunes’s foot problem.
