If you need some excitement in your life, look no further. The Premier League race is heating with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool locked in a three-way jostle. Defending champions Manchester City will put everything on the line on the 31st of March as they take on table-toppers Arsenal in a game that could decide the fate of the league!
However, Pep Guardiola has a fair share of issues heading into the game. Just weeks after declaring his side was free of injuries, his words have come back to haunt the manager. The Cityzens are once again struggling with an injury crisis, with some of the team’s top players currently on the sidelines. With a win crucial to stay close to the top of the table, Manchester City might have to fight tooth and nail to get a result against the Gunners.
The ongoing international break has added more to the team’s worries, with skipper Kyle Walker and key defender Manuel Akanji picking up knocks during their respective games. Both the players have been taken off their national teams, with Manchester City yet to deliver an update about their situation.
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Meanwhile, the team might have received some positive news about the injuries. Erling Haaland, who reportedly was seen limping during Norway’s training camp, has regained his fitness. The manager expects the Norwegian soccer star to be available for the clash against Arsenal, providing his team with massive relief.
Star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could also make his return against the Gunners after receiving ample rest during the international break. The Belgian was absent from his national team during the break and could be in line to break into the starting eleven after missing almost three weeks of action. It is splendid news for the team with Arsenal, likely to take them to their limits this Sunday.
Manchester City vs Arsenal set to headline the Premier League race
It has been a while since we witnessed a three-way traffic for the Premier League title. Defending champions Manchester City have had it relatively easy in the last three seasons, with the team comfortably getting their hands on the coveted title. However, the ongoing season is proving the team’s biggest challenge.
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City is currently 3rd in the league standings with 63 points to their name. Arsenal is at the top of the table, with just one point separating them from their upcoming opponents. Meanwhile, Liverpool also remains a threat, with the side currently in second place. Despite having similar points to Arsenal, the North London club leads the way by a much better goal difference.
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A win over Arsenal will see City move to 66 points while the Gunners remain at 64. It will give Liverpool the chance to top the table on the same day, as a win over Brighton & Hove Albion will see the Reds finish the day with 67 points. With all teams still to play ten games in their league campaign, any slip-up could give their rivals the chance to run away with the title!
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