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

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·19 September 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

Manchester City could be without Kevin De Bruyne for Sunday’s huge Premier League showdown with Arsenal.

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

City, however, were handed a boost 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 against Inter following a bout of illness.

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