Former Arsenal ace, Martin Keown has expressed worry over captain Martin Odegaard ahead of the Gunners' Premier League tie with Manchester City on Sunday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal (kick-off 16:30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: On reports that Kevin de Bruyne could be out with a minor groin problem: "He feels a bit better today.

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have an "advantage" when they face Arsenal on an extra day's rest, but the champions are sweating on Kevin De Bruyne's fitness for the crucial clash with their title rivals.

Manchester City Boss, Pep Guardiola has admitted he feels so sorry for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard as the midfielder is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury. Odegaard is currently recovering from an ankle injury.

Pep Guardiola admits he feels ‘so sorry’ for Martin Odegaard with the Arsenal captain set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Mikel Arteta confirmed earlier this week that his skipper’s ankle injury was ‘significant’ and it is reported that he will be in the treatment room for the next eight weeks.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed Arsenal have taller players than those in his squad. Guardiola, speaking to the media on Friday, also said the Gunners’ defensive transitions are quicker than City’s offensive transitions.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne may well be fit in time to feature in Manchester City’s big game against Arsenal on Sunday. The Citizens and Gunners meet at the Etihad in a match that is likely to have a huge impact on the Premier League title race even at this early stage of the season.