Arsenal vs Manchester City: Arsenal's expected line-up and formation

Midfielders: Lucas Torreira, Granit Xhaka, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Magic touch! - Ozil

Lucas Torreira is likely to start for Arsenal at the Emirates. Torreira is a player expected to add the combative spirit in the midfield which Arsenal has been lacking since the days of Patrick Vieira.

He could be the most vital player for Arsenal, especially when it comes to controlling the midfield against Manchester City.

With Aaron Ramsey lacking match fitness, Granit Xhaka is likely to start alongside Lucas Torreira, and will most likely play the role of destroyer for Arsenal in midfield.

When it comes to attacking options, Unai Emery will most likely play Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the left side of the midfield, although he was very prolific when he played in the striker position last year. With his outrageous pace and skills, he can cause havoc for the Manchester City defence .

Mesut Ozil will hope to put his disastrous summer for both club and country behind him. He will most likely be given his favored number 10 role against Manchester City on Sunday, and he will be looking to bury the ghosts of the summer.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be playing on the right side of midfield. Mkhitaryan will be set for his full first season with Arsenal, and he will be looking to impress the Arsenal faithful following his January move from Manchester United.