Arsenal wonderkid ‘in contention’ for Man City clash, dubbed as the ‘next Xhaka’

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With Arsenal preparing to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Mauro Bandeira could be in line to make the visitors’ matchday squad.

The 19-year-old is a combative central midfielder was also spotted in training ahead of the Gunners’ 3-3 draw against Southampton.

As Arsenal ready themselves to lock horns against Manchester City in a potential title decider, Mauro Bandeira could be a part of his side’s roster.

Mauro Bandeira could make the cut in the Arsenal squad ahead of Manchester City clash

Currently, Granit Xhaka’s availability remains a question mark in any case with Mikel Arteta telling Football.London that whether he plays any part at all is still a ‘doubt.’

After succumbing to three successive draws in the league, many believe that if Arteta and Co. now suffer a defeat at the hands of Pep Guardiola’s men, the coveted trophy will remain in the blue half of Manchester.

In fact, Arsenal youth team expert has said that Mauro Bandeira could make the matchday squad ahead of his side’s upcoming battle against Manchester City.

“Mauro Bandeira has been training with the first team a lot recently so he could be in contention to be in the squad tomorrow”, he tweeted.

Bird added, “If Xhaka’s back there won’t be any space for an academy player anyway.”

Potential big vote of confidence from Mikel Arteta in the Arsenal wonderkid

Ironically enough, Football Fan Cast have dubbed the youngster as the ‘next Xhaka.’

However, this does not mean that his chance of getting a surprise start have been boosted in any way, shape or form.

It is worth saying that considering Arsenal could discover their title fate against Manchester City, it is likely to fill Mauro Bandeira with a boatload of confidence if he does make the cut in the traveling squad.

Being present in the midst of such do-or-die situations could give him a true reflection of what is needed to operate at the top level, especially if the manager at least backs him to be a part of the squad for the game.