Man City vs Arsenal: John Stones, Kyle Walker, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in race to be fit for Super Sunday clash live on Sky Sports

On Sunday, the Etihad Stadium will witness a match between Manchester City and Arsenal that could play a significant role in deciding the outcome of the Premier League title race. However, there is uncertainty over the availability of important players, and it remains to be seen if they will recover in time for the game. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

The game between City and Arsenal is highly-anticipated and significant, as both teams are close in the standings. Arsenal currently holds the lead over Liverpool based on goal difference, while City is only one point behind them.

After a period of rest from international matches, there is now uncertainty regarding the choices for both sides.

Man City's Defensive Problems

City's English defenders suffered a dual setback when Kyle Walker and John Stones had to withdraw from the Three Lions squad due to injuries.

During the first half of the loss to Brazil on Saturday, Walker left the game with a tight hamstring and a limp. At first, it was believed to be a minor issue, but on Wednesday it was revealed that he will undergo a scan. As a result, he may or may not be available to play against Arsenal, with odds sitting at 50-50.

The situation regarding Stones is quite uncertain. When England battled Belgium on Tuesday, Southgate, the boss, stated that Stones had an adductor problem in his groin. However, the defender from Manchester City didn't seem to be at ease when he exited the match just nine minutes in. During an interview with Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett afterward, he declared that he was uncertain of his fitness level for the upcoming Arsenal game.

An additional concern that has arisen in the backline recently is the condition of Manuel Akanji's fitness. He was forced to pull out of Switzerland's team due to an injury.

With the added absence of goalkeeper Ederson due to a thigh issue, it seems likely that Pep Guardiola will need to make some tactical adjustments for the upcoming game.

The match will commence on Sunday 31st March at 4:00pm and the players will take the field at 4:30pm to begin playing.

City's Other Worries?

Higher on the field, Guardiola is counting on a brighter outlook, with Erling Haaland participating in two matches for Norway. This comes after the footballer gave his club a scare when observers saw him limping during a training session at the beginning of the break. City teammate Oscar Bobb also played in these matches and scored against Czech Republic.

Another player to watch out for in the City squad is Kevin De Bruyne, who may make a comeback soon. He was absent from the FA Cup match against Newcastle before the international hiatus due to a groin injury and was not selected for the Belgian squad. However, he has been rehabilitating and may be fit to play once again.

Julian Alvarez from Argentina participated in a match against Costa Rica in Los Angeles during the early hours of Wednesday. As a result, he will have a later return to the City training session. Meanwhile, Matheus Nunes, who scored a goal for Portugal against Sweden, was unable to play in their second game due to reports of a potential ankle injury.

"Assessing Arsenal's Form"

Before their match against City, Arsenal has some important players who must demonstrate their fitness. Bukayo Saka had to leave the England team as a safety measure towards the end of last week because he had a minor muscular issue in his hamstring. The expectation is that he will be able to recover in time for Sunday's game.

Gabriel Magalhaes, who plays as a centre-back, has been removed from his national team due to health concerns. It is believed that he is experiencing inflammation in his Achilles, causing some worries for the Brazilian. As a precautionary measure, he has been advised not to participate in upcoming matches.

Due to the injury he sustained while playing against Sheffield United, Gabriel Martinelli was unable to represent Brazil in a game.

During the intermission, some encouraging news emerged as Takehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey took part in a friendly match held away from the public eye. As a result, they may be considered for selection.

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