Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he's seeking Mesut Ozil to step up following the departure of Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United.

And the Frenchman says Ozil has the perfect stage on Sunday in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.

Wenger said: "It's also an important game for Mesut Ozil.

“There's more responsibility on his shoulders now that Alexis Sanchez is gone, but don't expect him to change the way he plays.

“He's going to play at a pace that, unfortunately for him, does create criticism, because he looks so laid back.

“I actually feel sorry for him because he can do things that not many other players can do, but we tend to focus on what he can't do.

“He has amazing ability. If he gets time on the ball, he can create a lot of problems for City.

“I think that's what Arsenal have got to do. They've got to get him on the ball in dangerous areas."