Arsenal travel to the Etihad knowing that a win would put them four points clear of the defending champions.

To say it is an important game is an understatement but manager Mikel Arteta may be without some key players due to injuries.

Three guaranteed starters are facing a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s game and we may only find out an hour before kick-off whether they are available.

Press the next page as we predict Arsenal’s starting eleven for the match against Manchester City this weekend.