Mikel Arteta faces a nervous wait to see if Granit Xhaka will be available to face Manchester City in a crucial top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday. The game could see the Gunners move eight points clear at the top but could likewise end with Pep Guardiola's side breathing down their neck.
The reigning champions have two games in hand over Arsenal and could move top if they were to win those matches and not get beaten at the Etihad Stadium. It comes less than a week after the Gunners were dealt a massive blow to their title hopes, dropping yet more points in a dramatic 3-3 draw to Southampton.
That game was played without instrumental midfielder Xhaka as he missed the game through illness. Fabio Vieira played in his place but couldn't add the same quality to the side and the Portuguese might be needed here once again.
