Pep Guardiola has offered hope that Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne could play some part in Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Arsenal. The Belgian playmaker has been a doubt for the early-season clash between title rivals at the Etihad Stadium this weekend after suffering an apparent groin injury during the first half of Wednesday night’s home goalless draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League.

The Belgium playmaker was forced off at half-time during City's Champions League draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday with a muscular problem. Manager Pep Guardiola is hopeful De Bruyne will still be able to line up for the Premier League champions against last seasonâ™s runners-up at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne may well be fit in time to feature in Manchester City’s big game against Arsenal on Sunday. The Citizens and Gunners meet at the Etihad in a match that is likely to have a huge impact on the Premier League title race even at this early stage of the season.