<\/a><\/p>\n We have a potential Premier League<\/a> title-decider at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon as leaders Arsenal<\/a> take on second-placed Manchester City<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Gunners stumbled last weekend as they slipped to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. City took full advantage as they beat Chelsea<\/a> 3-0 at Stamford Bridge the following day.<\/p>\n Those results leave Arsenal six points clear at the top of the table having played a game more than City. Therefore, the result today will be vital in deciding where the title ends up this season.<\/p>\n Pep Guardiola goes with Abdukodir Khusanov alongside Marc Guehi in the middle of defence. The in-form Nico O\u2019Reilly starts at left-back while Rodri is joined by Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki in midfield.<\/p>\n Jeremy Doku starts in the City attack along with Antoine Semenyo with the pair supporting striker Erling Haaland<\/a>. Phil Foden and Savinho have the make-do with places on the bench.<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta<\/a> has mixed injury news as Bukayo Saka<\/a>, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber have all been ruled out but Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke are passed fit to be in the squad today.<\/p>\n David Raya continues in goal while Cristhian Mosquera keeps his place at right-back after impressing last time out. Piero Hincapie starts at left-back ahead of Myles Lewis-Skelly while William Saliba<\/a> and Gabriel Magalhaes continue their partnership at the heart of Arsenal\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n Martin Zubimendi anchors the midfield with Declan Rice<\/a> starting once again for the Gunners in the middle of the park. Odegaard is passed fit to start in the attacking midfield role so he takes the armband from Rice.<\/p>\n With Saka still on the sidelines, Noni Madueke starts on the right flank after recovering from a knee problem.\u00a0Eberechi Eze starts on the left wing while Kai Havertz<\/a> comes in to lead the line up front for Arsenal.<\/p>\n![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
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