Arsenal press conference LIVE: Mikel Arteta on Man City, Saka, injuries and title race

Mikel Arteta faces the media ahead of Arsenal's massive clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Gunners face their biggest test of the campaign and an all-or-nothing chance to keep their rivals at bay, or even widen the gap.

There remain many questions over player fitness after Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori missed Wednesday’s win over Sporting CP. Noni Madueke suffered an apparent knee injury during the game, while Declan Rice played despite suffering from illness.

This is perhaps the biggest game of the Arsenal manager’s entire tenure at the club so far, with all expectations pointing to a result for the home side. What will the messaging be, all will be revealed this afternoon.

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