Arteta Confident in Dowman's Readiness to Face Manchester City

Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in Max Dowman's ability to start against Manchester City, following the ruling out of Bukayo Saka due to injury. Despite Saka's absence, Arteta remains hopeful that Noni Madueke will be available, after the winger suffered a knee injury in the meeting with Sporting. Dowman, who has made 11 senior appearances this season and became the youngest scorer in Premier League history, is seen as a viable option. Arteta stated, 'He will be ready, I am sure. You throw him into any context, this kid, and you know what he will be delivering.' The manager's comments come ahead of a crucial clash with Manchester City, with Arsenal's lead over their title rivals having been cut to six points. Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that a loss for Manchester City would effectively end their title bid, but remains confident in his team's ability to challenge Arsenal.