Arsenal's Predicted Starters To Face Manchester City

Arsenal’s Predicted Starters To Face Manchester City

By Nasra Osman | May 8, 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal tackles Sergio Aguero of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on December 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /

Arsenal head into a crucial game against Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday, as both teams look to secure Champions League football and third place.

The two teams are separated by just three points in the table, with just two games left to play. Both the Gunners and City are vying for the coveted third place spot, as they look to secure Champions League football for next season. Arsenal will not want to have to play a qualifier, as many players will likely be recovering from the Euros around the time the matches will be taking place. In other words, this a must win game for Arsenal if they do not want to enter the Champions League the hard way.

Luckily for the Gunners, Arsene Wenger will have a nearly fully-fit squad to choose from for the City game. The most notable player to come back from injury is none other than Jack Wilshere. The Englishman could be ready to start for Arsenal, after making an appearance off the bench in the 0-0 draw against Sunderland a fortnight ago. Per Mertesacker is unlikely to captain Arsenal this week, after he went off injured against Norwich, so Wenger will undoubtedly make some changes to the squad for the City game.

Here is how Arsenal may line up at the Etihad on Sunday: