Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta hasn’t had much luck against his mentor Pep Guardiola. He is 1-7-1 in nine Premier League games as a manager against Guardiola’s City. Despite staying in the title race until the end for the past two seasons, Manchester City has come out on top each time.

As Manchester City prepare for this vital matchup, the situation surrounding Kevin de Bruyne’s fitness remains uncertain, but his presence on the pitch could be the key to securing a significant three points against their title rivals.