Arsenal have been handed yet another major boost ahead of their Premier League clash against Man City. Earlier, they were handed a boost due to 3 City players being unavailable to face them.
Gunners will face City at the Emirates stadium on Sunday. It will be an important clash for both sides. Gunners will hope to close the gap between them and table toppers Liverpool. On the other hand, City need to earn 3 points in order to stay in the race for top four.
Earlier, Guardiola confirmed that Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake will be absent against Arsenal. In addition, he said that Jeremy Doku is still doubtful and can miss the clash. This came as a huge boost for the North London club.
Gunners will like to defeat City for other reasons too. Earlier in the season things went ugly after Arsenal vs City clash at the Etihad stadium. Both clubs will want to win the match for their prestige too and it seems Gunners are heading in the clash with advantage.
Arsenal handed major boost ahead of City clash
According to the Athletic, David Rays is expected to start against City. The Spaniard missed their latest game in the Champions League due to injury. He was replaced by Neto who is on loan at the North London club.
If Raya startes the game, it will make Gunners even more strong than they already are. The Spanish keeper was the best in England last season and has impressed on multiple occasions this season too. He is expected to play a big role against City.
Arsenal will hope to revive their title hopes with registering win against City. On the other hand, City are on 4th position but have same points as that of Newcastle United who are on 5th place. Lastly, both Chelsea (5th) and Bournemouth (6th) too are in top four race and have only one less point than City.
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