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Man City handed boost as Kyle Walker returns from illness ahead of clash with Arsenal for first time since seeing red in Champions League deadrubber against RB Leipzig

Manchester City have been handed a timely boost with the return of Kyle Walker.

Walker has not played since seeing red during the Champions League deadrubber against RB Leipzig earlier in the month.

The 31-year-old has missed City’s last four matches through illness but returned to training on Thursday.

Man City received a timely boost as Kyle Walker (right) returned to training on Thursday

Walker comes into contention to face Arsenal on Saturday as the Premier League champions aim to extend their lead to 11 points.

Walker has not played since receiving a red card against RB Leipzig earlier this month

Walker has not played since receiving a red card against RB Leipzig earlier this month

Joao Cancelo and Nathan Ake filled the full back positions during the 1-0 victory at Brentford in midweek, with Oleksandr Zinchenko also pushing for a recall at the Emirates Stadium.