Arsenal take on potential title rivals Manchester City in what could be a key clash at the Etihad Stadium this weekend and Mikel Arteta has been hard at work preparing for the game

The international break is over and the Premier League is back with a bang this weekend with a blockbuster north London derby to look forward to on Sunday. The Gunners will be without several key players including the suspended Declan Rice and injured captain Martin Odegaard so a trip to their feircest rivals could not have come at a worse time for Mikel Arteta.

Manchester City was handed its latest injury blow after Rodri was forced to leave the field in the first half of Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal. The influential midfielder limped off in the 20th minute at the Etihad Stadium after appearing to hurt his right knee when jostling with Arsenal's Thomas Partey in the box.

Gareth Taylor says if Manchester City can draw with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium when they are "off colour" it is an exciting prospect for the rest of the season.

Arsenal have named their team to face Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.Bukayo Saka will captain the Gunners at the Etihad in the absence of the injured Martin Odegaard, with the

The north Londoners received criticism in some quarters for their defensive approach in last season’s 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City pipped Arsenal to the last two successive Premier League titles, in a race that last season went down to the final match. Mikel Arteta’s side will be hoping to go one better this campaign,