Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium. It has all the hallmarks of a key battle in the race for the Champions League places as fourth visits sixth. The Gunners are currently seven points adrift of the top four with the future of boss, Arsene Wenger once again the major subplot to this encounter. It's a massive match for the Frenchman and it all kicks off at 4pm GMT. Stay tuned for all the build up with team news imminent.
Premier League / Matchday 30
Emirates Stadium / 02.04.2017
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Updated 02/04/2017 at 17:51 GMT+1
15.18
However, some Gooners remain eager to see the Frenchman's reign come to an end in May. it's not quite the 'Vengabus' but kudos for imagination...
15.15
Pre-match press conference: Arsene Wenger was again pressed about his future at Arsenal.
15.10
The big news for Arsenal is that Mesut Ozil is finally fit to start after six weeks out. He comes in for Aaron Ramsey with Danny Welbeck leading the line. David Ospina is in goal with Petr Cech ruled out.
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15.08
Man City make one change to the side that drew 1-1 with Liverpool as Jesus Navas comes in for Yaya Toure. It means Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne are fit to start. Vincent Kompany is a notable inclusion on the bench after recovering from injury. The Belgian defender has not been involved in the squad since the clash at Bournemouth on February 13.
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15.05
CONFIRMED TEAMS - ARSENAL: Ospina, Bellerin, Monreal, Koscielny, Mustafi, Xhaka, Coquelin, Ozil, Walcott, Sanchez, Welbeck... Subs: Martinez, Gibbs, Gabriel, Elneny, Maitland-Niles, Iwobi, Giroud. /// MAN CITY: Caballero, Clichy, Stones, Otamendi, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Sane, Silva, Sterling, Navas, Aguero... Subs: Bravo, Kompany, Zabaleta, Kolarov, Delph, Nolito, Toure.