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Man City vs Arsenal line-ups: Pep Guardiola goes without a recognised striker while Alex Iwobi replaces Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Kevin De Bruyne is placed up top by Etihad manager while England star is dropped to the bench

PEP GUARDIOLA goes without a recognised striker against Arsenal.

While Arsene Wenger brings in Alex Iwobi at the expense of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

John Stones remains on the bench for City, who are without the suspended Sergio Aguero.


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City will also miss the crocked Ilkay Gundogan and Fernandinho as both continue to face suspension for their actions against Chelsea.

Arsenal will be without key central defender Shkodran Mustafi after he suffered a hamstring injury last weekend against Stoke City.

 Mustafi will miss the Christmas period
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Mustafi will miss the Christmas periodCredit: PA:Press Association

His presence was felt in the Gunners side as their 14 match unbeaten run in the league came to an end at Goodison Park, with Everton scoring late to put a dent in Arsenal's title ambitions.

Arsene Wenger is also be without Aaron Ramsey, the central midfielder has missed the last two games with his own hamstring injury.

Olivier Giroud is on the bench, meaning Wenger may once again have to resort to Plan B.

 

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