Arsenal celebrated their draw at Manchester City last season, but Mikel Arteta knows that winning at the Etihad would send a huge statement of intent to their title rivals

Arsenal wrap up a gruelling week on the road with a third straight away game when they face champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and manager Mikel Arteta said his squad had been preparing for the clash since pre-season.

David Raya’s incredible double save from Mateo Retegui’s penalty ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in Bergamo. But the Gunners cannot rely solely on the Spaniard to stop Erling Haaland, with centre-halves Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba key to stifling the free-scoring Norwegian.