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Updated Cancelo available for City despite burglary attack

Cancelo wrote on Instagram: 'Unfortunately today I was assaulted by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family. The most important thing for me is my family and luckily they are all OK'
Cancelo wrote on Instagram: 'Unfortunately today I was assaulted by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family. The most important thing for me is my family and luckily they are all OK'

Joao Cancelo will be available for Manchester City's Premier League match at Arsenal just two days after being attacked in his home.

The defender was assaulted during a burglary at his home on Thursday and shared a picture showing he had sustained a cut above his right eye.

But it is understood the Portugal international will travel with his team-mates to the Emirates Stadium for Saturday's fixture.

Cancelo, who was with his family when the incident took place, wrote on Instagram on Thursday: "Unfortunately today I was assaulted by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family.

"The most important thing for me is my family and luckily they are all OK."

Cancelo posted the Instagram story on Thursday evening (Credit: @jpcancelo)

Cancelo wrote on Instagram: "Unfortunately today I was assaulted by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family.

"The most important thing for me is my family and luckily they are all OK."

Cancelo joined City from Juventus in August 2019 and has made exactly 100 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals.

The 27-year-old full-back has been widely considered as one of the best players for Pep Guardiola's Premier League leaders this season.

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