Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he was 'tempted' to pick Bukayo Saka to face Man City despite the winger carrying an injury.
Saka, who had played a club record 87 Premier League games in a row before Saturday's title-top clash, picked up a muscular problem during a Champions League against Lens in the week.
The 22-year-old has been left out for the game, with Leandro Trossard starting in his place on the right wing.
Arteta admitted he considered taking a chance on his star player before the game, as he told Sky Sports: 'He [Saka] felt something, then obviously you are tempted to risk him.