Mikel Arteta to name strong Arsenal team in Girona as he eyes momentum for Man City showdown

Mikel Arteta is not being distracted by Sunday’s huge Premier League clash with Man City - (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

With a showdown against Manchester City looming large, it would be easy for Arsenal to view their trip to Girona on Wednesday as the starter before Sunday’s main course.

The fact Girona are part of the City Football Group only feeds into that narrative, while the game in Spain is also a dead-rubber for both sides.