Man City handed major boost as Kyle Walker 'avoids serious hamstring injury'

Manchester City star Kyle Walker has reportedly avoided a serious injury after limping off for England in their friendly against Brazil on Saturday.

Walker captained the Three Lions at Wembley, but was forced off after 20 minutes at against Brazil.

The 33-year-old had played on after initially receiving treatment, but was soon replaced by Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa.

Walker's injury prompted concern the full back could be ruled out of Manchester City's crunch clash with Arsenal on Sunday.

Man City head into the match one point behind the Premier League leaders in the three-way title race with Liverpool.

According to Sky Sports, Walker is understood to have avoided a serious hamstring problem in the friendly with Brazil.

Walker is believed to have suffered from a tight hamstring rather than a strain, having returned to Manchester City.

Man City's medical staff are set to monitor Walker's fitness ahead of the clash with Arsenal.

Walker has started 25 of Man City's 28 Premier League matches this season.

The defender has regularly captained Pep Guardiola's side throughout the campaign, amid absences of Kevin de Bruyne through injury.

Walker's fitness will be vital for Man City over the coming weeks amid a daunting schedule.

Man City face a packed calendar with eight matches in April, including their two-legged Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid and an FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea.