Manchester City vs Arsenal: 3 things to look out for

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal passes the ball whilst under pressure from Kyle Walker of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal passes the ball whilst under pressure from Kyle Walker of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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Will Granit Xhaka be fit to start? (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Will Granit Xhaka be fit to start? (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

2. Arteta’s team selection

Mikel Arteta’s team selection will tell us a lot about the thinking and mentality of the club. With City breathing down their necks and in pole position for the title, Arsenal now needs to win at the Etihad.

Given the gravity of the situation, can Arteta afford to have Rob Holding starting in such a big game? Given Saliba has been ruled out, perhaps Arteta goes for a different strategy.

It is these kinds of changes that will make or break Arsenal’s title ambitions and if Arteta chooses wrong, the Gunners can say goodbye to the league title.

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