Arsenal (1-2-0) will be looking to get back on the right track with another victory this season having only tasted that sweet taste once in three matches. Although the Gunners have not lost a match as of yet, Arsene Wenger will be looking to see debutant striker Danny Welbeck get his career off to a great start after a strong showing for England in midweek.
Arsene Wenger's comments midweek look to be leading up to what he will be hoping is a hero's debut for Welbeck against City and the time is now for the 23-year-old to make the Arsenal attack his own.
Manchester City (2-0-1) on the other hand will have manager Manuel Pellegrini looking for his side to make a statement at the Emirates after succumbing to a 0-1 defeat against Stoke City at the Etihad just before the international break.
New injuries could play a factor in the first teams as Aaron Ramsey is doubtful for the Gunners whilst City have Pablo Zabaleta, Fernando and Stevan Jovetic all listed as doubts for the match.
Projected Lineups
Arsenal XI: Szczesny: Debuchy, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs; Arteta; Sanchez, Wilshere, Ozil, Cazorla; Welbeck.
Manchester City XI: Hart: Zabaleta, Kompany, Demichelis, Kolarov; Nasri, Toure, Fernandinho, Silva; Dzeko, Aguero.
