Arsenal predicted lineup vs Man City - Premier League | OneFootball

Arsenal are aiming to beat Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium for the second successive season on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners secured a narrow victory in this fixture last term and have followed that triumph with two hard-fought draws at the Etihad Stadium. With Man City's confidence still fragile after a low ebb, Mikel Arteta can pile misery on his former employers this weekend as Arsenal seek to keep pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal have been well below their best since losing Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to injury but they have still won four of their last five matches in all competitions. They can move six points clear of the reigning champions with victory on Sunday.

Here is how Arsenal could line up for a mammoth clash.

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Man City (4-3-3)

William Saliba's recent return is an enormous boost / Malcolm Couzens/GettyImages

GK: David Raya - There are slight doubts over Raya's availability on Sunday given he missed the Girona win through injury, but reports suggest that the Spaniard should feature against Erling Haaland and Co.

RB: Jurrien Timber - The Dutchman was only utilised for the second half on Wednesday evening, meaning he should be relatively fresh for a battle with either new Man City recruit Omar Marmoush or the speedy Savinho.

CB: William Saliba - There were concerns that Saliba would miss the visit of Guardiola's side but his return against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend was a welcome surprise. He will be pivotal to Arsenal's success against an improving City.

CB: Gabriel - The Brazilian enjoyed a hot-headed tussle with Haaland in September's draw and will be looking to renew that rivalry on Sunday. The Norwegian is a tough customer to stop and now has three goals in his last four games.

LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly - Having seen his harsh Molinuex red card rescinded, Lewis-Skelly is available on Sunday to tangle with Phil Foden. Riccardo Calafiori is the alternative at left-back.

CM: Martin Odegaard - With Saka sidelined, Arsenal will rely on their skipper for creativity. The midfielder will be hoping he is the Norwegian hitting the headlines come Monday morning rather than City's towering centre-forward.

CM: Thomas Partey - Partey has been used readily at right-back this season and has had a mixed impact in the backline, but should return to his favoured holding midfield role for a crucial battle in the engine room.

CM: Declan Rice - Rice was another only used from the bench in Catalonia and he should be well-rested against a Rodri-less midfield.

RW: Gabriel Martinelli - Martinelli scored the winner in this exact fixture last season and will be integral to conquering the Cityzens with his speed and ingenuity. Without Saka, Arsenal need the Brazilian to step up.

ST: Kai Havertz - With Arsenal launching a bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, Havertz knows his position is up for grabs. Despite being an exceptional footballer, he still lacks the qualities of an orthodox number nine - something the Gunners have been crying out for.

LW: Leandro Trossard - Trossard was foolishly sent off in September's chaotic battle and will be hopeful of spending longer on the pitch this Sunday. He often produces clutch goals for the Gunners and could be the difference-maker.