Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Max Dowman is ready to start against Manchester City, following the ruling out of Bukayo Saka due to injury. Saka has been sidelined since the Carabao Cup final last month and will not participate in the upcoming match against Manchester City. Arteta expressed confidence in Dowman's abilities, stating that the 16-year-old will deliver regardless of the context. Dowman has made 11 senior appearances this season and became the youngest scorer in Premier League history with his goal against Everton in March.
Meanwhile, Arteta hopes to have Noni Madueke available despite the winger suffering a knee injury in the meeting with Sporting. The manager insists he won't hesitate to use Dowman if needed. The absence of Saka is a significant blow, and Arteta rejected suggestions that Arsenal could play for a draw, instead preparing his team to win and reopen their nine-point lead.
Pep Guardiola acknowledged that Manchester City's Premier League title bid will be over if they lose to Arsenal, but emphasized that there are still games to play and the team must focus on performing well.