Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been playing down the absence of influential midfielder Rhodri this weekend.
The defending champions take on last year's runners up Arsenal at 4:30pm in the Premier League.
The two sides went head to head in the title race last season.
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Guardiola admits he would prefer to have his suspended Spanish player involved but believes the squad can cope
There are 3 games down for decision at 2pm this afternoon.
Brighton play host to Liverpool, Aston Villa travel to Wolves and West Ham clash with Newcastle.
