Manchester City and Arsenal Clash in Early Premier League Showdown

Top two teams from last season meet at Etihad Stadium with key players missing and early title race implications.

Manchester City and Arsenal face off on Sunday at Etihad Stadium, with City currently leading the Premier League table.
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries, including City's Kevin De Bruyne and Arsenal's Martin Odegaard.
City's Erling Haaland has been in exceptional form, scoring nine goals in four matches, while Arsenal's defense has been solid, conceding only one goal in the league.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta emphasizes the team's preparation despite a challenging schedule of three away games in eight days.
City manager Pep Guardiola downplays the game's impact on the title race, focusing instead on maintaining momentum for future matches.