3 talking points ahead of Arsenal vs Man City

2. Raya injury worry

While it was reported he travelled to Girona, David Raya was absent from the matchday squad with a muscle injury. In stepped debutant Neto, who marked his first appearance on loan from Bournemouth with a very shaky showing.

With that in mind, the injury worries surrounding Raya will be of great concern to Arsenal fans. The significant downgrade in quality between the Spaniard to his backup will weaken the strength of the Gunners' backline and City will be ready to pounce on that.

Arteta admitted it would be a wait and see situation in terms of Raya's fitness and while that may be a simple mind trick, the potential of Neto stepping in against City will certainly be a worry. We will have to wait until tomorrow to find out for sure but the potential absence of Raya could make Arsenal very vulnerable at times.

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