Premier League title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City are set to clash on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium. Ahead of this fixture, the gunners will be without five of their star players, who include two key duo.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the match, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed that he would travel with the same squad that lost to Everton on Monday at the Goodison Park. The Etihad clash is a must-win for the Gunners as the title race heats up, but their solid record of dropping points around the festive season could haunt them for the umpteenth time especially now that they have some major injury concerns. Wenger told reporters:
"Ahead of Manchester City we should have the same squad who went to Everton. Nobody (is) back, Ramsey is not back in time but he is closest to coming back. We have some knocks and bruises but they [the squad from Everton] should all be available again."
But at least, the visitors will not face the threat of Sergio Aguero. The on-form Argentine was recently suspended for by the FA for violent conduct. Here are the games he has missed (or is set to miss) so far:
In total, the five injury absentees include Santi Carzola, Danny Welbeck, Aaron Ramsey, Per Mertesacker and new signing Shkodran Mustafi. The match will kick-off on Sunday at 8:00 am PST/ 11:00 am EST at the Etihad Stadium in the city of Manchester, England.
Meanwhile, Danny Welbeck could return soon but not soon enough for the Manchester trip
There's good news concerning this guy…
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 16, 2016
“Danny Welbeck is one week away from being back in full training with the squad.”#MCFCvAFC pic.twitter.com/qHROMQPtMD
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