Arsenal make the trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend.
This top of the table clash kicks off at 4:30pm (GMT) on Sunday and will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Man City
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie; Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice; Gabriel Martinelli, Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard; Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal’s dire April record continued last time out as they crashed to a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. Their lead at the top of the table has since been cut to six points.
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While the Gunners booked their Champions League semi-final spot in midweek, the north London side are struggling heading into the final furlong.
Arsenal team news vs Man City
With Noni Madueke out and Bukayo Saka a doubt, Mikel Arteta has an attacking decision to make.
Gabriel Martinelli has previously started on the right for the Gunners, and given his fine record against Man City, the Brazilian may start here.
The alternative is to have Max Dowman feature out wide, though that in itself is a risk.
Midfielders Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino are both absent, while Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori will be assessed.
Ben White should continue at right-back. Piero Hincapie could displace Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back.
Eberechi Eze is another who might come into the side in place of Kai Havertz.
Zubimendi concerns
When Arsenal signed Martin Zubimendi last summer, it was a coup for the Gunners. The Spaniard looked set for a move to Liverpool only to remain with Real Sociedad back in 2024.
His addition was one that signalled Arsenal’s intentions to challenge for top honours.
And initially, Zubimendi thrived. He dictated the tempo well, while his positional sense meant he was an effective safety net for the side.
In recent weeks, though, cracks have started to show. Indeed, the Spain international was seen being consoled by teammates following last week’s loss to Bournemouth.
The 27-year-old carelessness in possession of late has resulted in Arsenal’s dip. It’s something that will be ruthlessly exposed by City on Sunday.
In a midfield battle with compatriot Rodri, it’s a real test to determine who is the better Spanish midfielder in the Premier League. As things stand, it’s the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner who will come out on top.
