BBC · Dec 16, 2016
Manchester City v Arsenal
Manchester City haven't beaten Arsenal since their 6-3 win at the Etihad in December 2013.TEAM NEWS
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is likely to be out for several months after suffering knee ligament damage against Watford.
City are still without suspended duo Fernandinho and Sergio Aguero.
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is expected to return to full training next week after being sidelined for the last seven months with a knee injury.
Aaron Ramsey and Shkodran Mustafi remain sidelined, along with Per Mertesacker and Santi Cazorla.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Steve Bower: "This is a game that could determine the festive spirit of each club after contrasting emotions in the week.