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Manchester City star Joao Cancelo WILL be available to face Arsenal on Saturday just TWO days after fighting off intruders in his family home

Joao Cancelo has travelled to London and will be available for Manchester City on Saturday after being the target of a traumatic robbery.

The full back was left with facial injuries inflicted by four intruders inside his own home on Thursday night.

Cancelo had fought back against the burglars with his partner, Daniela, and two-year-old daughter inside the house. The 27-year-old’s jewellery collection was stolen during the ordeal.

Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has revealed he was attacked at home by intruders - but will be available to face Arsenal on Saturday, it has been confirmed

City’s player liaison staff visited the property to offer support to the family and Greater Manchester Police are investigating the incident.