Arsenal vs Man City LIVE score updates with early team news and build-up to Premier League game

Manchester City are ready to collide with Premier League rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

After getting their hands on an historic treble last season, Pep Guardiola and his star-studded squad have made a fantastic start to their latest title defence, picking up 18 points from a possible 21 so far. However, the champions have now been leapfrogged at the summit by Tottenham.

City can bridge that two-point gap with victory on Sunday afternoon. But it will not be plain-sailing for Guardiola and his side with Arsenal among the title favourites this campaign.

Of course, the Gunners pushed City for much of the way last season before falling away in the final weeks. City went on to complete a third straight title win.

During his pre-match press conference, Guardiola confirmed the champions will be missing John Stones owing to an injury. Meanwhile, the Catalan also provided an encouraging update on Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) - although the Belgium captain is not yet ready to return to training after undergoing surgery.

Follow all the build-up and our LIVE score updates from the Emirates Stadium below.

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The press room is teeming with so much interest in this game. There are close to 30 international broadcasters and an overflowing press box as everyone wants to get close to these two title rivals. Samir Nasri and Kolo Toure are among those on punditry duty today with a foot in both camps.

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