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Paul Clarke & Elliott Jackson

Man City fans voice concerns after Aymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy injuries

Aymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy have been ruled out of Manchester City's clash at home to Arsenal and it has led to plenty of reaction.

City were already without the services of Kevin De Bruyne for the clash with the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium but have been now dealt a further double blow.

Both Laporte and Mendy have been ruled out due to injuries despite starting City's last game against Leeds United.

Neither were involved in France's matches during the international break and trained as normal at the City Football Academy.

The injury news has led to the reaction from City fans below.

In their absence, Nathan Ake starts alongside fellow summer signing Ruben Dias at the heart of defence while Joao Cancelo makes his first appearance of the season at left-back, with Kyle Walker on the right.

Laporte's injury is a muscle problem that MEN Sport understands is not a serious issue, as confirmed by Pep Guardiola before kick-off.

The City boss confirmed Mendy, however, will be out for 'a little bit longer' than his teammate.

Bernardo Silva lines up in midfield alongside Rodri and Phil Foden after De Bruyne was ruled out with an injury sustained against England at Wembley.

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