I think KDB has not played yet versus Arsenal because still recovering from injury. Even Man city are favored to win because they are playing at home but arsenal is want to continue to dominate and maintain the top of the standings. But arsenal also quite doubtful to win because on the previous match, they lose versus QPR in a trial match, even not many core players have been fielded, but I see Tomiyasu there and can't maintain the winning.
Kelvin De Bruyne's injury may be serious given he was not even in the Belgium squad for the international game. De Bruyne did not play in their last FA Cup game against Newcastle because he had been substituted in their previous two games against Liverpool; it appears that Guardiola realized he had an injury. De Bruyne has not participated in either of their games against Arsenal this season, and he was out for their first Premier League game due to injury; we are yet unsure whether he will return before they play against Arsenal.
I only consider Manchester City as a strong squad when De Bruyne and Rodri are both fit to play; without De Bruyne, I don't believe Arsenal will have a problem facing Manchester City. Though Rodri was unable to play in their first meeting, Manchester City's midfielder was not as powerful at the time. Despite the fact that Manchester City is hosting the match, I do not believe they will easily win without De Bruyne because only Rodri can do it.
This is a Premier League game in which both clubs will fight with all of their strength to secure the three points. Manchester City will do anything in their power to surpass Arsenal for the top of the league, while Arsenal will need the three points to stay strong at the top of the league and win the league at the end of the season. I believe this match will end in a draw.
Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish could be fit to face Arsenal after being pictured in Manchester City training on Monday.
Both players were left out of their respective international squads this month after suffering groin injuries, with Grealish back on the bench before the break against Newcastle without returning to action. Pep Guardiola had been positive about the duo, but admitted he didn't know if they would be ready to take on Arsenal on Sunday in a crucial Premier League title race showdown.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-huge-kevin-de-28886315That could be a serious injury if Pep allows him to play in the Belgium squad, but I'm glad to see that Pep predicted it correctly and prevented his player KDB from playing for the Belgium squad and de bruyne potentially perform in the match against arsenal soon which is good. KDB's injury was not serious, and Pep did the right thing to keep his best players from getting his injury even badly caused by de bruyne is still playing very important role to ensure his club will able to get UCL trophy again this season.
The good news is that KDB and Grealish have returned to club training sessions, which is indicating that they will be fit to face Arsenal in the coming games. Even though the city must be missing a walker, I don't see it as a serious issue since pep is still having other club to replace him as RB.
I'd like to see Manchester City play with their full squad against Arsenal caused by arsenal is still on fire this time and it needs more effort to beat it. It feels very different if the city is unable to use its main squad caused by getting three points from this match is a must. I'm hoping that if any clubs can perform with their best lineups, this match will help to determine the winner of the season and stick to the liverpool which is topping EPL now.
It will be extremely difficult for City to win the game without its best squad, and I am hopeful that City will consider putting Grealish and De Bruyne in the starting lineup if they have been feeling better than in previous weeks.
De Bruyne and Grealish have emerged as key players in ensuring that City do not rely solely on Foden.