Manchester City vs Arsenal : League Cup Final Preview

Key Battles to watch out for.

The German and the Belgian will attract most attention, but there are plenty of battles to watch out for.

Ozil vs de Bruyne

Mesut Ozil and Kevin de Bruyne are widely regarded as among the best playmakers in Europe and there's plenty of reasons for the compliment, although we only really need one.

Both the creative wizards have a better assist per game average than the rest. No other reason is really needed to prove the worth of the players who are integral to their respective sides.

Kevin De Bruyne has provided 38 league assists since his Man City debut in September 2015At least four more than any other player in Europe’s big five leagues (Lionel Messi, Neymar and Mesut Ozil with 34) pic.twitter.com/lCeA4HqqDZ

— Goal (@goal) February 1, 2018

It will be a battle for supremacy between two quality footballers who influence football matches more often than alcohol influences decision making.

Aguero vs Aubameyang

The most prolific goal-scorer in Manchester City history will be hoping that he is able to put the disappointment of the FA Cup exit (which he could've prevented by finishing a host of chances on the night) behind him and do what he does best. Score.

14 - Sergio Aguero has scored 14 goals in all competitions in 2018, while no other @premierleague player has yet reached double figures. Leader. pic.twitter.com/xCQm2rKNUo

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 16, 2018

Arsenal will be banking on the Gabon international, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to add to his goal tally in the red for Arsenal and the final in Wembley will be the perfect opportunity to get the fans to absolutely adore him. The Gunners will be praying that the former Dortmund man can find his feet quickly at the Wembley stadium and provide the fire-power upfront that he is so capable of.

Something similar to this might just do the trick.