Niall Quinn predicts Man City to sparkle in the rain despite the absence of Kevin de Bruyne

"Haaland is just extraordinary, I am just blown away by him," says Quinn.

Former City striker Niall Quinn expects Manchester City to have enough to see off Arsenal, to sparkle in the rain at the Ethiad. Jeremy Doku and Savinho come in as the injured Kevin de Bruyne and Jack Grealish drop out.

"I have never tried to second-guess what Pep does but in a game where it is going to be so close, a warrior-type player like Doku knows a bit more about tracking back than Grealish," said former Ireland international Quinn.

"Savinho is great to watch, really easy on the eye and he is going to be a fabulous footballer.

"There is enough brilliance in those Blue shirts to ensure some goals. Haaland is just extraordinary, I am just blown away by him," says Quinn.

Continued Quinn speaking to the Man City app: "Man City are always up for a game like this. Something tells me there will be a goal or two today, Gundogan and Bernardo Silva has been a successful combination in the past.

"The rain here in Manchester will make today's game a little easier for City, they like to knock it around."

There had been worries over de Bruyne's availability following Pep Guardiola's cautious comments over his Belgian star on Friday.

The two managers are, of course, well familiar with each other with Michel Arteta having been Guardiola's assistant before moving to Arsenal almost five years ago.

City have had the better of the Gunners at the Ethiad in recent times, having won seven of the last none games stretching back to 2015.

Manchester City and Arsenal's women's sides met earlier today with the game, staged at the Emirates, ending in a 2-2 draw.

MANCHESTER CITY: Ederson; Walker (capt), Akanji, Diaz, Gvardiol; Rhodri, Gundogan, Bernardo Silva; Savinho, Doku; Haaland

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