London: Manchester City's Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury, the club said on Friday.
He is likely to be ruled out for several months.
"It's so so difficult for him, it's sad for him," manager Pep Guardiola told a news conference.
He had previously dislocated a kneecap with Dortmund, which delayed his City debut until mid-September.
Four other senior players - Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho (both suspended), Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph (injured) - will also be missing on Sunday, when fourth-placed City host Arsenal, who are one place and one point ahead of them.Also Read: Rattled Arsenal Face Manchester City Mettle Test
"Arsenal have huge quality and always buying the right players," Guardiola said.
"They have fast players, they can defend well, they can use the counter.
"You know the reason why he was out in the first part of the season," he said.
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