Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling will be fit for clash with Arsenal following back injury

Raheem Sterling will be fit for Manchester City's crunch clash against Arsenal on Sunday.

The England forward was substituted during Sunday's win over Lithuania with a back problem.


But Sterling is expected to be fully fit for the trip to the Emirates this weekend, especially after being rested for England's first game in Germany last week.

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling will be fit for the clash with Arsenal on Sunday

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling will be fit for the clash with Arsenal on Sunday

The England international was substituted in Sunday's win over Lithuania with a back problem

The England international was substituted in Sunday's win over Lithuania with a back problem

RAHEEM STERLING'S RESURGENCE AT CITYĀ 

2016-17

Appearances: 38

Goals/Assists: 9/20Ā 

2015/16:

Appearances: 47Ā 

Goals/Assists: 11/10

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The news will come as a major boost to Pep Guardiola ahead of the clash against Arsene Wenger's side with Sterling becoming an integral part of his plans.

Sterling has flourished under the new Manchester City boss, striking up a potent partnership with Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane.

Following criticism for his performances at Euro 2016, the former Liverpool forward has scored nine goals and 20 assists already this season.

City currently sit third in the table - seven points clear of Arsenal - as the race for the top four heats up.Ā 

The 22-year-old has flourished under Pep Guardiola since he took over at Manchester City

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