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In a potential season-defining encounter, Arsenal are set to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, with the prospect of opening up an eight-point gap at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners, however, face a daunting task, having not overcome City since January 2015.
Nonetheless, under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have shown that they are capable of ending long-standing droughts, having clinched victories at Stamford Bridge, Old Trafford, and Tottenham, as well as securing a draw at Anfield this season.
However, Arsenal will be without the services of William Saliba due to a back injury, while Granit Xhaka could make a return to the squad following his absence in the 3-3 draw against Southampton.
Arteta will need to make the right selection calls to secure a positive result, and Arsenal’s writers Kaya Kaynak, Tom Canton, and Tashan Deniran-Alleyne have all offered their potential starting lineups.
Kaynak has suggested reverting to a back five, a system that has worked effectively for teams that have managed to beat City this season, which would also provide greater defensive cover for Rob Holding.
Arsenal’s encounter against City could be their biggest game since their appearance in the Champions League final. While City will be the favorites heading into the fixture, Arsenal will be looking to continue their impressive run of form under Arteta and secure a crucial victory that could have a major impact on the title race.
