Manchester City face a crucial week as they look to land a firm blow on one of their main rivals for the Premier League title.
Pep Guardiola's side will return to action after the international break with a home game against current leaders Arsenal on Sunday afternoon before fourth placed Aston Villa visit the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.
The meeting with the Gunners will provide City with an opportunity to overhaul the current frontrunners, who currently sit one point ahead of Pep's men. Sandwiched between the two sides are Liverpool, who will host Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield just two hours before City and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Etihad.
Both Guardiola and Arsenal counterpart and former City assistant manager Mikel Arteta have a number of injury concerns ahead of the game with several key players rated as doubts. With days to go until the big game, ManchesterWorld looks at the latest injury news as a crucial title clash draws ever closer.
1. DOUBT: Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)
Timber is nearing a return after a serious knee injury. He will be back in contention at some point in the next couple of weeks, but Arsenal will be understandably cautious.
2. DOUBT: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
The in-form Gunners star pulled out of the England squad for friendlies with Belgium and Brazil and is still rated as a doubt with a thigh injury.
3. DOUBT: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
The Brazilian winger is a doubt with a foot injury - but the Gunners are confident he will be available.
4. DOUBT: Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)
The Brazilian defender has an Achilles tendon issue that has placed some doubt over his availability for Sunday's game.