Arsenal wrap up a gruelling week on the road with a third straight away game when they face champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and manager Mikel Arteta said his squad had been preparing for the clash since preseason.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is still inspiring his former players at Manchester City, with Ilkay Gundogan keen to follow in his footsteps as he begins to contemplate retirement

Arsenal celebrated their draw at Manchester City last season, but Mikel Arteta knows that winning at the Etihad would send a huge statement of intent to their title rivals