Manchester City were forced to settle for a point against Arsenal and are facing the prospect of losing a key player.

Kevin De Bruyne is absent for Manchester City against Arsenal in their Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The 33-year-old was withdrawn from action against Inter Milan

Manchester City faces a new injury concern for Kevin de Bruyne ahead of a showdown with Premier League title rival Arsenal.

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City commenced their 2024-25 UCL campaign on an underwhelming note. The Cityzens could only manage a 0-0 draw in their first Champions League fixture of the season against Inter Milan.

As Rodri made a run to the near post from a corner, he jarred his knee awkwardly after colliding with Thomas Partey and collapsed to the floor. The midfielder was unable to continue and looked in significant pain as he was replaced.

Premier League latest as Kevin De Bruyne absent from City squad - Folllow all the action from the Etihad Stadium as Arsenal travel to Manchester City in the Premier League

Manchester City will be without Kevin de Bruyne for their Premier League clash against Arsenal this weekend, according to reports. De Bruyne picked up a knock in City’s goalless draw against Inter in the Champions League on Wednesday evening and was forced off at half time.

According to the information of The Mirror’s David McDonnell, Kevin De Bruyne is set to miss Manchester City’s Premier League showdown with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, but the Belgian’s injury is not understood to rule him out long-term.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refused to rule Kevin De Bruyne out of Sunday's clash with Arsenal, saying he could yet be involved despite picking up an injury on Wednesday.

The latest injury news from Manchester City before their Premier League showdown against title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm).