Overview
- Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard is in the travelling squad with a final matchday decision on his involvement still to come, according to the HandofArsenal account.
- Ødegaard has been managing a knee issue after being taken off in a 1-0 Champions League win at Sporting Lisbon.
- Mikel Arteta has confirmed Bukayo Saka will miss the match.
- Manchester City will be without Ruben Dias, with Joško Gvardiol and John Stones described as longer-term absentees.
- The result could shape the title race with Arsenal six points clear and City holding a game in hand.