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Wenger singles out 'exceptional' De Bruyne ahead of Carabao Cup final

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, claiming that he is one of the biggest strengths for the Carabao Cup finalists.

The Gunners take on the Citizens at Wembley on Sunday, February 25 as Wenger hopes to become the eighth manager to win the English top-flight as well as the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.

However, he is wary of the threat posed by the Belgium international, hailing the 26-year-old's progress in the Premier League since his 2015 transfer from Wolfsburg for £55 million.

"He's had an exceptional development," Wenger told reporters.