Man City boss Pep Guardiola faces midfield conundrum ahead of Arsenal game

PLENTY TO PONDER: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is grappling with a midfield conundrum for Manchester City's visit to an Arsenal side he believes have established themselves among the Premier League elite once again. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Pep Guardiola is grappling with a midfield conundrum for Manchester City's visit to an Arsenal side he believes have established themselves among the Premier League elite once again.

While Guardiola issued a positive update over the injured Kevin de Bruyne, the Belgian will be missing for Sunday's clash while midfield general Rodri serves the last game of a three-match domestic ban.