Arsenal vs Man City predictions, expected line-ups, how to watch and stats

The Carabao Cup is obviously an important tournament in its own right.

But this one feels more like a dress rehearsal or the chance to strike a psychological blow for bigger things ahead.

While Arsenal have stolen a march on Manchester City in the title race, it’s not done yet.

If City win their game in hand and then beat Arsenal at the Etihad next month, Pep Guardiola’s men have the opportunity to close the nine-point gap to just three.

And should City win Sunday’s showdown at Wembley,…