EPL: Man City suffer fresh injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker was forced off during England’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Saturday, in what is an injury blow ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Walker picked up what appeared to be a hamstring problem and was substituted in the first half of the friendly at Wembley.

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City host the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with both teams separated by one point at the top of the table.

“We don’t know [how serious it is].

“He’s not had many injuries so he’s not sure if it’s just tightness or something more serious. We’ll know more over the next few days,” England manager, Gareth Southgate, told reporters.

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Walker, named England captain for the match, appeared to pick up an injury after sprinting back to clear Vinícius Júnior’s goal-bound effort off the line.

EPL: Man City suffer fresh injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

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