Arsenal wrap up a gruelling week on the road with a third straight away game when they face champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and manager Mikel Arteta said his squad had been preparing for the clash since preseason.

Pep Guardiola’s side have edged Arsenal to win the title in the last two seasons, and once again, the two clubs are first and second in the league after four games, with City two points clear at the top.