Arsenal have been handed an injury scare ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Manchester City after David Raya missed Wednesday’s clash against Girona. Raya was left out of the squad completely for the Champions League game in Spain, with Mikel Arteta confirming to broadcasters ahead of the match that his first-choice goalkeeper is “not fit”.

Mikel Arteta cast doubt over David Raya's availability for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City.

Arsenal are safely through to the next round of the Champions League but David Raya was absent for their win over Girona and is a doubt for Sunday's meeting with Manchester City

Gunners could be without another key star for huge Emirates showdown, which is followed by Carabao Cup semi-final decider

Arsenal fell behind thanks to former Spurs forward Arnaud Danjuma but were soon back on level terms as Thomas Partey won a penalty that was coolly converted by Jorginho. Ethan Nwaneri sparkled in the Arsenal player ratings and struck the winner with a superb strike just before half time to seal the three points.

David Raya was not expected to start Arsenal's Champions League clash against Girona, but Mikel Arteta has revealed a fitness worry as the keeper was left out of the squad entirely

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It’s unclear what injury Raya has suffered, with all eyes now on his fitness ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester City. Aside from Raya missing out through injury, the likes of William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz dropped out of the starting lineup to be rested.

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