Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Max Dowman is prepared to start against Manchester City, following the injury to Bukayo Saka. The Arsenal manager expressed confidence in the 16-year-old's abilities, citing his impressive performances across 11 senior appearances this season. Dowman became the youngest scorer in Premier League history with his goal against Everton in March.
Arteta hopes to have Noni Madueke available despite the winger suffering a knee injury in the meeting with Sporting. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola acknowledged that Manchester City's Premier League title bid will be over if they lose to Arsenal in the upcoming clash between the top two teams.