Ian Wright declared that Arsenal "need to win" when Premier League title rivals Manchester City roll up to Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Just three points separate the two teams at the top of the table after the Gunners - who have a game in hand - were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford on Saturday. City closed the gap the following day with a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa and a win at Arsenal will send them top for the first time since August due to their superior goal difference.
There is cause for concern at the Etihad Stadium, however, as Erling Haaland was taken off at half-time against Villa with what Pep Guardiola described as a "big knock". The Norwegian striker, 22, is the top scorer in the league this season with an astonishing 25 goals in 21 games, so it would be an enormous blow for City if he is not fit to face the Gunners.
