Dowman Ready to Face Manchester City as Saka Remains Sidelined

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Max Dowman is prepared to start against Manchester City, following the news that Bukayo Saka will miss the crucial match due to injury. Saka has been out of action since the Carabao Cup final last month and will not be available for the highly anticipated clash at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, Arteta is hopeful that Noni Madueke will be fit to play despite suffering a knee injury in the midweek meeting with Sporting. Dowman, who has made 11 senior appearances this season and became the youngest scorer in Premier League history, is set to play a key role in the match. Arteta expressed his confidence in the 16-year-old, stating that he will be ready to deliver if called upon. The Arsenal manager also rejected suggestions that his team would play for a draw, insisting that they will prepare to win and reopen their nine-point lead at the top of the table. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, on the other hand, acknowledged that his team's title bid will be over if they lose to Arsenal, but emphasized that there are still many twists and turns to come in the season.