Mikel Arteta is set to face the press ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners go into the game in fine form having won their last eight consecutive league games. This leaves them ahead in this season's thrilling three-way title race on goal difference.

Still though, Sunday's trip to City promises to be their toughest test of the season so far. In 5 games at the Etihad Arteta has lost by an aggregate score of 14-1.

The matter could be made even more tricky if Arsenal are without key players like Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes who are all injury doubts.

Arsenal will at least be able to welcome back key players like Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu to the starting line up potentially. Having a strong bench could be crucial in this top of the table clash.