Man City XI vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and De Bruyne injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Champions have been sweating on fitness of key midfielder ahead of Etihad showdown

De Bruyne was forced off at half-time against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday but Pep Guardiola has not ruled the midfielder out of the game at the Etihad.

Rodri made a first start of the season against Inter after recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained in the Euro 2024 Final for Spain.

The midfielder has suffered just one defeat for club or country in the past 18 months, so his fitness is a major boost for the champions.

Phil Foden is yet to play a full 90 minutes this season but he was a second-half substitute on Wednesday.

Nathan Ake remains sidelined, while Oscar Bobb is also out.

Scare: Kevin De Bruyne came off for Manchester City against Inter Milan

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Erling Haaland will look to continue his blistering start to the season against Arsenal.

The Norwegian has scored nine goals in five games, including two hat-tricks, and needs one more goal to reach 100 for City.

Jack Grealish is set for another start as he bids to build on a strong start to the season in which he has put the disappointment of missing out on place at Euro 2024 behind him.

Man City predicted XI vs Arsenal: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic, Silva; Foden, Haaland, Grealish

Doubt: De Bruyne

Injured: Ake, Bobb

Time and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday 22 September, 2024

Venue: Etihad Stadium

TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports