Man City could be without four key players vs Arsenal but one important man set to return
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be sweating on the fitness of a number of key players ahead of this weekend's crunch Premier League title clash with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The international break has hit a number of Premier League clubs hard when it comes to injuries, and Man City are no different.
The defending champions trail league leaders Arsenal by just a point and cannot afford to fall further behind as they also chase Champions League and FA Cup glory. Guardiola will have been concerned to see England duo John Stones and Kyle Walker forced off in recent games.
They are among several injury concerns, with Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson also doubts. However, it will be a relief to the City boss that Erling Haaland appears to be okay after initial concerns saw him limp off during a Norway training session.
Haaland did play a part in both Norway games over the international break and is expected to be fit to face Arsenal. The other four remain doubtful. Here is the latest injury news for City as reported by our friends at the Manchester Evening News.
John Stones was forced off early in England's 2-2 draw with Belgium on Tuesday night. He lasted just ten minutes at Wembley Stadium before being replaced by Joe Gomez. The defender was seen holding his right leg and grimacing. Could be out.
Kyle Walker was forced off in the first half of the Three Lions' fixture against Brazil. Gareth Southgate said the right-back was unsure «whether it's just tightness». Walker was absent from the 2-2 draw with Belgium on Tuesday, not making the squad at all. Could be out.
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