Arsenal wrap up a gruelling week on the road with a third straight away game when they face champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and manager Mikel Arteta said his squad had been preparing for the clash since preseason.

Pep Guardiola admits he feels ‘so sorry’ for Martin Odegaard with the Arsenal captain set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Mikel Arteta confirmed earlier this week that his skipper’s ankle injury was ‘significant’ and it is reported that he will be in the treatment room for the next eight weeks.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refused to rule Kevin De Bruyne out of Sunday's clash with Arsenal, saying he could yet be involved despite picking up an injury on Wednesday.

City were held at home by Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, in what was a repeat of the 2022-23 final. It was the first time City have been kept scoreless since a 0-0 draw with this weekend's opponent's Arsenal back in March.

Kevin De Bruyne suffered an injury during Manchester City's UEFA Champions League draw against Inter Milan. Although it is not a serious setback, he is a doubt to face Arsenal.

Manchester City faces a new injury concern for Kevin de Bruyne ahead of a showdown with Premier League title rival Arsenal after the playmaker was substituted at halftime of Wednesday's Champions League match against Inter Milan.

Latest Arsenal news ahead of their clash with Arsenal as Kevin de Bruyne is set to miss out on the Premier League showdown