Gabriel Martinelli starts, Jorginho decision made for Arsenal line up vs Manchester City

By Mikel Arteta's own admission, it doesn't get much bigger than Sunday's clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.

«It's a massive game for both teams,» the Spaniard said. «It will give us a huge boost again if we go there and win it. Still there is a long, long, long way after to make the ground to win it.»

Win, and the Gunners can open up a four point gap over Pep Guardiola's side with just nine games remaining. Lose, and Mikel Arteta's men slip from leading the way in the Premier League title race to third place.

With that in mind it's crucial that Arteta gets his team selection spot on. Thankfully for him football.london 's Arsenal writers are on hand to offer their opinions on who should start at the Etihad.

If there is any hope that Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli can play, then they should. This is the biggest game of Arsenal's season and taking a measured risk with the trio is certainly worth it.

The approach needs to be one of control but one with threat when offered the chance to counter. Without John Stones and Kyle Walker, there is a lack of options at the back and having the pace of Saka and Martinelli will be critical.

Jorginho will again be relied upon to control the game from deep with Declan Rice offering further midfield combativeness. Kai Havertz is certainly the form player and will be used again at centre forward like in the Community Shield but now at a much higher level.

Jakub Kiwior has a massive job to lock down the City right whilst Ben White has plenty to do on the other side.

Canton’s Arsenal XI vs Man City: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

David Raya is going to be crucial if Arsenal are to battle for possession as