I'm hearing that Aaron Ramsey has a calf problem and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has done his hammy.

A few are also suggesting that Jesus Navas might actually play at right-back, allowing Fernandinho to push into the City midfield.

Just play where you want, lads.

Mat VP: Don't suppose there is any chance we have dressed up another midfielder as Coquelin as a secret ploy today?

Kumail J: The City midfield - either suicide or genius from Pep. 

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They are currently in the dying embers of Swansea-Boro, which has been a Sunday lunchtime classic 0-0.

Joshua King: It's saying something when you look at lineups and Arsenal are the ones packed with "rugged" defensive types. Open. 

Also, if you're of a musical persuasion, you'll know that the beginning of this this live text was ripped from The Clash's classic tune.

Yes, it's a belting track, but it doesn't make any sense. If you stay, there will be trouble, if you go there will be double.

Stay then, obviously. Half the trouble...

So, what to make of all that? Are Arsenal going to reverse their awful run? Have City opened us up to a goal-fest?

And what about Wenger's future? Did we expect more from Pep this season?

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Here are the confirmed line-ups. The absence of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain points to an injury, with Francis Coquelin taking his place in the Arsenal midfield.

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See what I mean about that City midfield? The defence isn't exactly watertight either...

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Martin Keown
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 live

The uncertainty at Arsenal is not helping these players at all. 

There are about 10 players whose contracts are up in 12 months' time. I think if they had won the league last year it would be different. I think they would have signed contracts and Wenger would have been able to get away with a blip season. 

Arsene Wenger's philosophy is to shower his players with love. They play for the man and that's Wenger. You can't say anything bad about his players. They are his sons and he will protect them. When you threaten to take that love away, they will start to collapse. 

Just looking at the City midfield - Sane, De Bruyne, Silva and Navas. Who's putting a foot in there?

Open much? 

For City, both Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne are fit to start. Yaya Toure drops to the bench, replaced by Jesus Navas. Fernandinho continues to play at full-back.

Teams are in.

Mesut Ozil does indeed return for Arsenal, taking the place of Aaron Ramsey. Danny Welbeck retains his place up front, while David Ospina deputises for Petr Cech. There's no Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the matchday squad.

Steve Wilson
Match of the Day commentator

Two meetings in three weeks between Arsenal and Manchester City look pivotal to both clubs' seasons.

If Arsene Wenger finds himself at a crossroads, so do some members of City's staff. It's hard to see anything other than a major Etihad clearout in the summer, with Pep Guardiola having judged a squad with an ageing core and found it wanting.

Guardiola will firmly believe that a golden time lies ahead - conjuring images of Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus thrilling fans and haunting opponents.

Team news to come shortly. Mesut Ozil could return for Arsenal after sitting out the past six weeks, but Petr Cech is still sidelined.

Manchester City may have the services of Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling, even though both were injured on international duty.

As for City, a win today might just keep their slim title hopes alive, especially with a trip to Chelsea to come on Wednesday.

Lose, and an FA Cup semi against the Gunners is all that remains of their season.

It's not exactly what was in mind when Prince Pep was appointed, is it?

The Premier League - miles harder than seeing Barca boss La Liga, or Bayern Munich yodel their way to the Bundesliga title.

Not, though, if you listen to Pep Guardiola.

Arsenal might have lost four of their last five in the Premier League, but the City boss still thinks it's a "dangerous" time to be facing the Gunners.

Still, lose today, and Arsenal will probably be saying goodbye to their permanent residency in the Champions League.

Actually Arsene, you need to let us know.

The Gunners boss says he has come to a decision on his future, but the old tease hasn't decided to tell the world yet.

Maybe a Sunday visit of Manchester City will force the Frenchman's hand...

So you gotta let me know.

Should I stay, or should I go?

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If I stay, there will be double.

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If I go, there will be trouble.

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