EFL Cup Final: Man City defends their title against struggling Chelsea

The Shark team are in for their fourth consecutive Carabao Cup in this one. They gear up with all the confidence oozing out them. They can tell themselves six goals is a big possibility.

How does Pep lineup in this one? Happily, he has the club captain back at a challenging time. Spoilt for choice? Yes, he will have an almost fully-fit squad to pick from. Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus could also feature after missing their midweek European drama.

Pep’s biggest dilemma is whether to go with his first choice or backup goalkeeper. Arijanet Muric was instrumental to the final push and should be picked over Ederson. But that’s easier said than done, quite frankly.

Pep admitting his hunger for his club’s second piece of silverware in the pre-match press conference:

"“Of course it’s not the most important title of the season but once we are here, in Wembley, a mythical stadium, a nice stadium, against a top side like Chelsea, we want to prepare to win the final. It’s important. “Once we are in a final we want to enjoy it, compete well and improve. And try to win. “I wouldn’t want to be arrogant but it will be the second one,” he said matter-of-factly. “We won the Community Shield.”"

Predicted Man City Lineup:

Arijanet Muric; Kyle Walker; Vincent Kompany; Aymeric Laporte; Benjamin Mendy; Kevin De Bruyne; Fernandinho; Bernardo Silva; Riyad Mahrez; Raheem Sterling; Gabriel Jesus