Confirmed: Man City and Arsenal have now submitted lineup ahead of todayʼs clash –Marmoush to start but Ederson out

What was once billed as a potential title decider has taken on a different tone. Arsenal and Manchester City, the Premier League’s top two from the past two seasons, meet again—this time with City more concerned about securing a top-four finish than chasing down Liverpool.

Their 2-2 draw at the Etihad in September hinted at another tight race, but a rocky winter for Pep Guardiola’s side has changed the landscape. A win at the Emirates, however, would put City just three points behind Arsenal, ensuring this matchup still holds plenty of weight.

Here’s a look at the confirmed starting XIs and latest team news.

Man City Team News & Lineup

City’s biggest surprise? No Ederson. The Brazilian is absent from the matchday squad, meaning Stefan Ortega starts between the sticks. John Stones, who completed his first full 90 minutes since October in midweek, is back in the XI with Ruben Dias (abductor) and Nathan Ake (muscular) still sidelined.

Up front, Omar Marmoush returns after missing the Club Brugge clash. Meanwhile, City’s midfield is still reeling from Rodri’s season-altering knee ligament injury, though Oscar Bobb (broken leg) is edging closer to a return.

Man City Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Ortega
DEF: Nunes, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol
MID: Silva, Kovacic
ATT: Foden, Marmoush, Savinho
ST: Haaland

Man City Subs: Carson (GK), Grealish, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Reis, Khusanov, O’Reilly, Lewis, McAtee.

Arsenal Team News & Lineup

David Raya returns to goal after overcoming a muscular issue, pushing backup keeper Neto back to the bench. Youngster Miles Lewis-Skelly starts at left-back after his suspension was overturned.

However, Mikel Arteta is still missing key players, with Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu (all knee injuries) unavailable.

Arsenal Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Raya
DEF: Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly
MID: Odegaard, Partey, Rice
ATT: Trossard, Havertz, Martinelli

Arsenal Subs: Neto (GK), Tierney, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Merino, Sterling, Calafiori, Nwaneri.

The Bigger Picture

Arsenal have been rock-solid at home, but City will be desperate to claw their way back into the title race. With both sides missing key players, this one could go either way.