Man City XI vs Arsenal: De Bruyne injury latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup for Premier League

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·20 septembre 2024

Man City XI vs Arsenal: De Bruyne injury latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup for Premier League

Champions dealt big scare ahead of showdown at the Etihad Stadium

Pep Guardiola has admitted that Kevin De Bruyne could feature for Manchester City against Arsenal this weekend.

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The playmaker came off at half-time during Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League after appearing to have picked up a knock before the break.

Guardiola was initially coy about De Bruyne’s fitness, but confirmed Man City’s medical staff had told him the midfielder could not feature in the second half.

On Friday, however, Guardiola hinted the 33-year-old could be involved in a huge showdown with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

“He feels a little better today... Tomorrow we train and we will see. He could be [involved].”

City were handed a boost against Inter after Rodri made his first start of the season after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in the Euro 2024 final, while Phil Foden came off the bench following a bout of illness.

Nathan Ake is not expected back until after the international break, while Oscar Bobb is a long-term absentee.