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Mikel Arteta facing some big decision for showdown at Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal have been waiting on the fitness of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Ben White ahead of their Premier League showdown with Manchester City.

“Everything has been modified so far for them and there are still a few things to clear. Tomorrow we will have more information as to whether they are part of the squad or not.”

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal face Manchester City on Sunday

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If Odegaard remains out then Mikel Merino could keep his place in the team.

Merino, along with striker Viktor Gyokeres, hurt his head in the midweek win in Bilbao but is fit to play.

“They are fine,” Arteta said on Merino and Gyokeres. “They will be available.”

The absence of Saka would likely see Noni Madueke retain his spot in the Arsenal attack, having excelled since joining from Chelsea in the summer.

Fellow new signing Cristhian Mosquera has also performed well and his form is why William Saliba, who has had an ankle injury, has not been rushed back.

Saliba was on the bench against Athletic Club but did not come on.

“Let’s see,” said Arteta on if Saliba would start. “Obviously he has been carrying an injury. He has done really well to be available for the last match.

“He is really pushing it, so we will decide tomorrow what is the best to start.”

Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus remain sidelined with knee injuries.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Merino, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze

Injured: Havertz, Jesus

Time and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday September 21, 2025

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