The big news from Pep Guardiola's selection is no Kevin De Bruyne or Phil Foden in the starting line-up. However, Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri both start against The Gunners.
31. Ederson, 2. Walker, 3. Dias, 25. Akanji, 24. Gvardiol, 16. Rodri, 19. Gundogan, 20. Silva, 26. Savinho, 9. Haaland, 11. Doku
Mikel Arteta has arrived with his team at the Etihad Stadium and must still have to stop himself walking in the home changing rooms.
The Spaniard knows this place like the back of his hand.
Having been used to winning all the time here, it is something he really needs to start doing with his Arsenal team now.
Going into this game today, there is no doubting that all the pressure is on the visitors.
Arsenal need to make a statement to show that they are true challengers to take Man City's crown.
For the hosts, they can afford to come away with a draw and still find themselves ahead in the title race.
So far this season, Erling Haaland has scored more Premier League goals than the entire Arsenal team.
He would love nothing more than to continue that form against one of the ‘big six’ something which many have questioned his performances in such games.
Gabriel and Saliba will have their work cut out this afternoon to contain the Norwegian striker, who offers a big physical presence along with the skills to create a shooting chance out of nothing.
Despite being so early in the season, victory today for Pep Guardiola’s side would put a five-point gap between themselves and The Gunners.
Man City are looking to maintain their 100% start to the season in front of their own fans this afternoon.
They could strike a psychological blow to the team who have been closest to challenging their domination of the Premier League in the last couple of seasons.
Last season when Arsenal travelled to Manchester, they were criticised for playing for a draw for the entire game against City.
With Odegaard missing, they look bereft of creativity in their midfield and you wonder how they will break down the champions this afternoon.
Arteta is likely to go with the same midfield three that started their Champions League game, coping with Phil Foden could be their biggest concern.