Had Pep Guardiola's team not been putting together the bleakest run of form of the Catalan coach's managerial career, the spotlight would certainly have been on Arteta.

Arsenal, to their credit, aren’t exactly desperate for offensive reinforcements on the wings. The loan signing of Raheem Sterling from Chelsea (yet another Manchester City cast-off to have wound his way to the Emirates Stadium) certainly provides much-needed cover in that department.

The Gunners head into the match in good form, having thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the Champions League in midweek. Read more at straitstimes.com.