Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-09-21 12:30:00
Manchester City face a crucial Premier League match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with both teams looking to continue their winning streaks. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed the potential absence of City’s Kevin De Bruyne, who limped off in their midweek match. Despite Arteta suggesting that De Bruyne’s absence would not necessarily be a boost for Arsenal due to City’s strong squad depth, Guardiola confirmed that a decision about De Bruyne’s availability for the game is yet to be made. De Bruyne’s absence would be felt by City, as he has been a key player in their early season success, leading the league in key passes and shot-creating actions.
Guardiola acknowledged that De Bruyne felt better but a final decision on his availability for the Arsenal match is still pending. The Belgian midfielder’s potential absence could impact City’s performance against Arsenal, although Arteta remains confident in his team’s ability to adapt to any situation. With other world-class players in City’s squad, such as Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Mateo Kovacic, Guardiola’s team remains strong contenders even without De Bruyne on the field. The upcoming match between City and Arsenal is expected to be a closely contested battle between two top Premier League sides.
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