RUBEN Dias is ready for the challenge of facing Arsenal even though Manchester City are still to hit their stride.
City opened their campaign with four successive Premier League wins but Wednesday's Champions League opener against Inter Milan shone a harsher light on their current state.
The Italians proved a step up as they provided a stern test at the Etihad Stadium and had the better of a goalless draw.
City now host the Gunners, their closest domestic challengers over the past two years, in another earlyseason examination on Sunday.
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