Raring to go: Wenger praised Yossi Benayoun (left)

He added: ‘The attitude of all the players that came in has been great, everybody helps focus the team to win and he does that as well.’

While Wenger accepts City boss Mancini may have a depth of talent to choose from, he sees no reason why Arsenal cannot get a result.

‘What you call a second-string side for Man City still involves some very good players,’ said Wenger, whose jaded team were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home by Fulham on Saturday.

‘If you look at the team who played Wolves (in the last round) they still have seven or eight  players, who you don’t know if they are first or second string.

‘The good news for us is that we expect to play against a strong side and that we know we will only go through if we produce a top-class performance.’

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