City of Manchester Stadium

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND

Kick Off 19.45 (GMT)

A young enthusiastic Arsenal teams goes into this last eight tie with Billionaires Manchester City with nothing prove and everything to gain.

Whilst it is a tournament that has little prestige it is a domestic trophy that both teams know will be their best chance of glory this term.

City go into this match on the back of seven league consecutive wins in a league campaign that is threatening to go off the rails and putting severe pressure on boss Mark Hughes.

TEAM NEWS

Arsene Wenger has already stated that his first XI will not be picked tonight, instead continuing with the blooding of his talented young Gunnerers. Vela, Ramsey, Wilshere, Eastmond, Merida and Bartley will all be givn te chance to shine along with experienced fringe players Senderos, Eboue and Silvestre.

Manchester City are back to full strength after Robinho came back against Hull City. Gareth Barry is carrying a groin injury but is expected to return along side Argentinian fullback Pablo Zabaleta.

Referee- C J Foy (Merseyside)

VERDICT

Arsenal will be looking to prove everything to their boss and themselves in an attempt to win what the senior side can’t, but an experienced and battle-hardened Manchester City have far more to lose than their professional reputations and will let it all hang out. Whatever happens it will prove to be an enthralling match as both sides like to play football and score goals.

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Betting Tip

Eduardo to score first 7/1 BETFAIR

City to win