BUKAYO SAKA has given Arsenal a well-deserved lead in a pulsating clash with Manchester City.
Martin Odegaard was denied an early penalty as City missed two great chances before Kieran Tierney’s ball put Saka through for the goal.
Fourth official Kevin Friend had to be brought in as assistant referee after Constantine Hatzidakis had to drop out at the last minute.
City have Joao Cancelo in the starting line-up just days after going through the hellish ordeal of being attacked inside his home by burglars.
Phil Foden is also out for City and does not even make the bench.
Takehiro Tomiyasu starts for Arsenal, but Mikel Arteta will not be at the Emirates Stadium.
The Arsenal boss has yet to see his side even score a goal against his ex employer in the league.
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