Arteta Confident in Dowman's Readiness to Face Manchester City

Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence that Max Dowman is ready to start against Manchester City, following the confirmation that Bukayo Saka will be out of the clash due to injury. Saka has been sidelined since the Carabao Cup final last month and will not be available for the crucial match at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, Arteta is hopeful that Noni Madueke will recover from a knee injury in time for the game, but he is prepared to use 16-year-old Dowman if needed. Dowman has made 11 senior appearances this season, becoming the youngest scorer in Premier League history with his goal against Everton in March. Arteta praised Dowman's ability to deliver in any context, saying, 'You throw him into any context, this kid, and you know what he will be delivering.' The manager is preparing his team to win, rejecting suggestions that they could play for a draw. He emphasized the importance of the game, stating, 'It is certainly the most important game, as it is the next one.' Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has also acknowledged the significance of the match, saying that his team's title bid will be over if they lose to Arsenal. Guardiola added that while an Arsenal win would end City's title challenge, there could still be twists and turns ahead with several games left to play.