Mahrez in and Bernardo out as Man City fans choose starting XI vs Arsenal
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRiyad Mahrez gave Pep Guardiola plenty to think about with a wonderful hat-trick against Sheffield United on Saturday and Manchester City fans are backing him to start against Arsenal this evening.
City welcome Mikel Arteta's side to the Etihad for what looks set to be a defining night in the Premier League title race. The Blues are currently five points off their rivals but have two games in hand, knowing just a point this evening will keep the title in their hands.
Arsenal head north after three disappointing draws, including last Friday's dramatic 3-3 at home to Southampton. City have had a day's less rest but cruised past Sheffield United in their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola confirms injury blow for Arsenal game Mahrez was the star of that Wembley clash and City supporters have backed the Algerian to keep his place.
Pep Guardiola had opted for Bernardo Silva in both of City's Champions League meetings with Bayern Munich, with the suggestion being he preferred the Portugal international for the biggest occasions.
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