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Joao Cancelo starts for Man City against Arsenal just days after being attacked by four ‘cowardly’ burglars in own home

MANCHESTER CITY star Joao Cancelo has been named in the starting line-up against Arsenal just days after his horrific robbery ordeal.

Cancelo revealed on Thursday that he and his family were the subjects of a brutal burglary, which left him with a big gash above his right eyebrow.

Manchester City star Joao Cancelo starts against Arsenal despite his recent burglary ordealAFP

The left-back shared details of the terrifying incident with his 2 million Instagram followers and said he attempted to fight off FOUR thugs who broke into his home.

Cancelo posted: “Unfortunately today I was assaulted by four cowards who hurt me and tried to hurt my family.

“When you show resistance this is what happens. They managed to take all my jewellery and leave me with my face in this state.

“I don’t know how there are people with such meanness. The most important thing for me is my family and luckily they are all OK.

“And I after so many obstacles in my life, this is just one more that I will overcome. Firm and strong, like always.”

But that wasn’t enough to keep Cancelo sidelined as City manager Pep Guardiola decided to start him.

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