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Manchester City injury blow: Fernandinho ruled out of Arsenal clash

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has been ruled out of Thursday's Premier League clash against Arsenal with a hamstring strain.

The Brazil international picked up the injury in the Carabao Cup final against the Gunners on Sunday.

Fernandinho was forced off on the 52nd minute of the 3-0 victory at Wembley Stadium, and their midweek fixture against the same opponents comes too soon for his return.

City released a statement on their official website on Tuesday which said scans showed the issue was a hamstring strain.

The statement read: "The initial prognosis suggests the problem isn't serious.