Man City team news: Guardiola faces midfield headache as Brazil international picks up injury ahead of Arsenal clash

Manchester City will be looking to restore their 16 point lead at the top of the Premier League table when they take on Arsenal this week.

The mid-week clash takes place on Thursday night while kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 (GMT).

City lifted the Carabao Cup on Sunday following a comfortable 3-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s still have the chance of lifting a historic triple this season.

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Man City team news:

Manchester City have no fresh injury worries following their Cup final win over the weekend.

Fabien Delph will miss the game as he serves his red card suspension. Summer signing Benjamin Mendy is sidelined with a long-term knee injury. Meanwhile, Fernandinho is a slight doubt for the mid-week game due to a thigh injury.

Star playmaker Ilkay Gundogan could feature yet again after playing the full 90 minutes for City against Arsenal. The Germany international has established himself as a first-team regular in Guardiola’s side in recent weeks.