Arsenal will look to extend their winning run in the Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunner will have to do so without manager Mikel Arteta as the boss has tested positive for Covid. Assistants Albert Stuivenberg and Steve Round will take charge of the match in which they will attempt to halt City’s own winning streak.
The positive test is the second time Arteta has had Covid, the first being in March 2020. The club said: “Mikel Arteta will miss our match against Manchester City on New Year’s Day after testing positive for COVID-19.
“Mikel is isolating in line with Government guidelines and we wish him well.”
But who is likely to line-up for both team? Here’s all you need to know.
When is it?
The match will kick off at 12.30pm on Saturday, 1 January at the Emirates Stadium.
How can I watch?
The fixture will be available to watch on Sky Sports and subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app.
If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
Team news
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be in isolation for the match. Meanwhile Man City are without Kyle Walker and John Stones who aren’t fully fit. Phil Foden has been ruled out with what City says is a lack of fitness.
Confirmed line-ups
Arsenal: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Gabriel, White, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard; Martinelli, Saka, Lacazette.
Subs: Leno, Smith Rowe, Maitland-Niles, Holding, Cedric, Pepe, Tavares, Lokonga, Elneny.
Man City: Ederson, Cancelo, Dias (C), Laporte, Ake, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez.
Subs: Steffen, Walker, Gundogan, Grealish, Fernandinho, Kayky, Mbete, Palmer, McAtee.
Odds
Arsenal - 9/2
Draw - 7/2
Man City - 1/2
Prediction
Pep Guardiola’s side should extend their top spot in the league with a convincing victory. Arsenal 1-4 Man City.
