Manchester City fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Pep Guardiola has confirmed that in-form full-back Nico O’Reilly is "fine" and ready for this weekend's colossal Premier League title showdown against Arsenal.

The 21-year-old has been a revelation lately, scoring three goals in his last three outings. His recent form includes a decisive double in the Carabao Cup final against the Gunners and the opening goal in last weekend's commanding 3-0 victory at Chelsea.

O’Reilly did cause some concern when he was substituted in the 63rd minute at Stamford Bridge, appearing to hold his hamstring. After a brief conversation with Guardiola, he headed down the tunnel but later returned to the pitch to celebrate with the traveling supporters.

City's win at Chelsea, coupled with Arsenal's surprise loss at Bournemouth, has dramatically tightened the title race. A victory at the Etihad on Sunday would cut Arsenal's lead to just three points, putting the destiny of the trophy firmly in City's hands.

Guardiola, however, has issued a stark warning, noting the title race would be "over" with a loss that would leave City nine points adrift. The manager will have to navigate this crucial fixture without key defender Ruben Dias, making O’Reilly's availability all the more vital for City's tactical setup.