Abdukodir Khusanov

Former referees have given their views on the potential red cards in Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City, arguing Abdukodir Khusanov should have been sent off, but not Gabriel Magalhaes.

Manchester City are expected to be without Ruben Dias against Arsenal, although Pep Guardiola has been boosted by Nico O’Reilly’s return.

Brentford boss Keith Andrews insists Manchester City should have received a red card in the first half of their League Cup quarter-final tie, with Abdukodir Khusanov lucky to escape with a yellow.