Arsenal:
Manager Arsene Wenger is “optimistic” that Bacary Sagna could begin the match, while Lukas Podolski could be named on the bench.
The German is nearing full fitness, but is not yet ready to be named in the starting XI. Meanwhile, forgotten striker Yaya Sanogo has stepped up his recovery from injury, but is still a few weeks from action.
The Gunners are atop the table after 15 games with a lead of five points, but Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini will be well aware that his team can claw back crucial points with a victory at the Etihad Stadium.
As long as he’s checked the table, of course, having failed to realise that his team only needed one more goal against Bayern Munich to top their UEFA Champions League group ahead of the Bundesliga giants.
Still, Arsenal have received a number of fitness boosts to their team, with news that Bacary Sagna could well return to the starting line-up on Saturday, while Lukas Podolski could be named on the bench.
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