Another weekend has passed and it's time to talk about another Arsenal defeat. Everton were the latest side to get the better of Mikel Arteta's men but there were some slight positives to take from that performance. The issue remains that they are failing to pick up points and a 12-point gap between themselves and the top-four has virtually ended their hopes of that already.
This competition could provide a welcome distraction from their awful league form but they face a side in Manchester City who love this trophy. Pep Guardiola's men have won it in each of the last three seasons and City have lifted the cup in four of their last five campaigns.
They are outright favourites for success again and with good reason. City's squad depth is ridiculously good. They can afford to play a second string for most of it and still end up celebrating on the Wembley pitch. Even with potential changes here you still fancy them to get the better of this Arsenal side.
Of course, Arteta's Gunners did beat City in the FA Cup last season but the positives of the 2019/20 campaign are now a distant memory. The team now compared with the team then hasn't seen many personnel changes but they do look a completely different side for all the wrong reasons.
One player who does benefit from City rotation is Phil Foden. A genuine talent but a player limited largely to appearances from the bench, this game is likely to give him the opportunity to get a much-needed 90 minutes in and he can make an impact.
Odds correct at 1230 GMT (21/12/20)
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