We have been ready since pre-season — Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Man City showdown

Arsenal conclude their demanding week with a massive showdown against champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

This follows high-energy games against Tottenham Hotspur and Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League.

Mikel Arteta's men secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Spurs in the North London derby despite being without several key players. They also came through with a hard-earned 0-0 draw in Bergamo against Atalanta.

At Friday's press conference, Arteta revealed the extent of his preparation for the Manchester City clash.

"We've been preparing for this since pre-season," Arteta stated.

"Obviously, we knew the schedule, and it's extremely rare to play in these conditions with three massive away games in six days."

"But it was what it was so we have prepared for that, both physically, mentally, and tactically.

"We're making sure that everyone is ready for it because we're going to need them, especially with the injuries that we had from the international break."