Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are gearing up for a crucial title clash against Manchester City on Sunday with the hope of positive injury news ahead of their visit to the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal, currently one point ahead of their title rivals, will aim to continue their 100% record against Manchester City this season. This high-stakes match could potentially open up opportunities for Liverpool should Arsenal falter. The Gunners will strive to avoid a repeat of last season’s defeat against City, as they aim to secure three points at the Etihad, a feat they have not accomplished since 2015.
In terms of injury updates, Mikel Arteta revealed that there is a chance for Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Gabriel Martinelli to feature in the upcoming match against Manchester City. Saka recently pulled out of the England squad for international duty, while Gabriel and Martinelli have been sidelined with injuries. Despite not having trained yet, Arteta remains optimistic about their availability for the game. Additionally, there was discussion about Ben White’s decision to make himself unavailable for England duty, with Arteta showing respect for White’s choice and expressing hopes for his future representation of the national team.
On the transfer front, reports suggest that Arsenal has decided against selling youngster Mika Biereth this summer. The 21-year-old forward, who has been on loan at Sturm Graz after a successful stint at Motherwell, has garnered interest with his goal-scoring abilities. Despite not having played for the Arsenal first team yet, Biereth’s loan spells have showcased his potential, prompting discussions about a potential permanent move to Sturm Graz or inclusion in the first team’s pre-season tour.
As the anticipation for the Manchester City-Arsenal clash builds up, discussions around Pep Guardiola’s reaction to Arsenal’s “over-celebrating” claims and the predictions of pundits like Gary Neville and Roy Keane have added to the excitement. Arsenal fans are hopeful that their team can maintain their impressive form against City and secure a crucial victory in the title race. With the Premier League title chase heating up, all eyes are on Sunday’s showdown between two top contenders, as Mikel Arteta’s side aims to make a statement with a positive result at the Etihad Stadium.
