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Stones has developed into a commanding figure for both club and country this season after a difficult debut campaign at the Etihad.

The Manchester United man limped off the pitch after aggravating his thigh problem and is unlikely to be available for the game against Newcastle United this weekend.

Earlier this season Pep Guardiola categorically dismissed rumours that Sterling could move to Arsenal.

Benfica will not stand in the way of any players who wish to leave the club, including Manchester United and Manchester City target Alex Grimaldo.

Manchester CIty star was released from the hospital after undergoing tests following his collapse in the dressing room during half-time in Argentina's 4-2 defeat to Nigeria.

Brazilian admits he has had to grow up quickly since moving to Manchester but rejects comparisons with Messi.

Luke Shaw has been included in the match-day squad three times by Jose Mourinho this season, out of which he has made only two appearances for Manchester United.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has already started planning for a future without Sanchez, who is in the final year of his contract at the club.

Juventus centre-back said Serie A defenders now prioritise technical ability on the ball and distribution over defensive marking.

The Frenchman has made a brilliant start to his debut season in the Premier League, scoring six goals in 11 appearances thus far.

The loss means that the north London club are 12 points behind the league leaders with their title challenge all but out of the equation.

Jordan Henderson, Fabian Delph and Raheem Sterling joins Tottenham trio Dele Alli, Harry Winks and Harry Kane in withdrawing from squad for

Arsenal and Manchester City have both reportedly made contact with Ajax starlet Frenkie de Jong over a possible January move.

Goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus condemned the Gunners to a 3-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.

Francis Coquelin started at centre-back as part of a back three during Arsenal's loss against Manchester City.

Jose Mourinho has refused to throw in the towel in the Premier League title race after the 1-0 defeat at Chelsea left Manchester United 8 points behind Manchester City.

Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus all net as Manchester City equal a club record of nine successive league victories in a single season.

Premier League leaders Manchester City are expected to revisit their interest either in January or at the end of the season.

Kolasinac, who arrived on a free transfer from Schalke this summer, has quickly grown into an influential figure at the Emirates.

Manchester City are off to a flying start to the 2017/18 season as they remain unbeaten in all competitions. They are sitting on top of the league and Champions League group table.

Arsenal are massive underdogs going into the fixture, trailing the league leaders by nine points, with 10 games played thus far in the campaign.

Guardiola would not be drawn on another potential swoop for Sanchez before Manchester City entertain Arsenal in the Premier league on Sunday.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Sunday's trip to Manchester City will come too soon for David Ospina, Shkodran Mustafi and Danny Welbeck.

Gabriel Jesus was wanted by Real Madrid and Barcelona, while Manchester City's neighbours Manchester United were also in for the striker before he decided to move to the Etihad.

Keane insists that it is hard to be optimistic about the Reds as they have a lot of problems at the back which will eventually come back to bite them.

Liverpool beat Maribor to stay top of Group E and Sergio Aguero becomes Manchester City's all-time leading goalscorer in a thrilling 4-2 win over Napoli.

Kolasinac suffered an injury in Arsenal's win over Swansea City but Arsene Wenger is hopeful the full-back will be ready for Manchester City on Sunday.

Tottenham lost to West Ham United in the Carabao Cup and days later, suffered a defeat at the hands of Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has yet to return to training and was omitted from the squad that travelled to Naples on Tuesday.

Sanchez, 28, came close to joining City during the summer transfer window, but the move broke down on deadline day.