Granit Xhaka fitness decision made in Arsenal predicted line-up vs Man City
manchestereveningnews.co.ukArsenal could once again be without midfielder Granit Xhaka when they face Manchester City at the Emirates on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta's side head north for what is set to be a massive game in the Premier League title race.
They are currently five points clear of City having played two games more, following a run of three straight draws against Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton.
Anything but defeat for Pep Guardiola's side would put the title in their hands with a month of the season to go. ALSO READ: Mahrez and Haaland start in City predicted XI vs Arsenal Arteta confirmed on Tuesday that he will be without defender William Saliba, with the France international yet to show any progress from a complicated back injury that has kept him out since their Europa League defeat by Sporting Lisbon at the start of March.
That will likely mean the continuation of Rob Holding's spell at the heart of defence. The 27-year-old started in the 1-0 FA Cup defeat to City in January and endured a tough 45 minutes against Erling Haaland before being subbed off.
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