Man City vs Arsenal Confirmed XIs: Kevin De Bruyne out; Declan Rice returns
Manchester City take on Arsenal on Sunday afternoon in the weekend's blockbuster clash in the Premier League. Last season's top two face off at the Etihad Stadium as they look to deal a early blow to their rivals in their quest for glory.
City are the only side with a 100% start to the Premier League season, a run they'll look to continue when they take on the Gunners this weekend. Mikel Arteta's side don't have a great record at the Etihad Stadium but did claim a hard-fought point in this match last season, which they'll undoubtedly take this weekend.
Ahead of the huge game at the Etihad, we provide the confirmed XIs between the two English football heavyweights.
For City, Kevin De Bruyne misses out after he sustained a knock in the 0-0 draw with Inter in midweek, while Savinho takes the left wing spot for Pep Guardiola's men. Kyle Walker and Ilkay Gundogan also feature from the outset.
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In the Arsenal corner, Declan Rice returns from a ban and reclaims his spot in midfield having sat out the North London Derby win over Tottenham last week. Jorginho is the man to drop out for Rice, while Riccardo Calafiori comes in for Ben White to make his full debut for the north London side.
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