Mikel Arteta was able to welcome back Declan Rice to his midfield against Atalanta but couldn’t work his side to victory in the Champions League opener on Thursday. Still without Martin Odegaard due to injury, the Gunners ground out a 0-0 draw in Italy.
They now travel to Manchester City in the first meeting between the Premier League’s top two sides of the past two seasons. Pep Guardiola’s side hold a distinct advantage though having not only played a day earlier than Arsenal but also at home and with Arteta due to travel to the Etihad Stadium as well.
