Arsenal and Manchester City face off at Wembley today for the Carabao Cup.
This is a clash between the top two teams in the Premier League, with Arsenal seeking to end a six-year trophy drought, while City aims for their sixth title in eleven years.
We’ve put together a Combined XI for Arsenal and Manchester City ahead of this key match.
Goalkeeper: David Raya – Arsenal
With James Trafford confirmed as Manchester City’s starter, the choice for goalkeeper is clearer. While Trafford is a talented young keeper, Raya has proven himself as one of the best at Arsenal.
Arteta may also consider using his other option, Kepa Arrizabalaga, in the cup; it’s a significant decision to make.
No goalkeeper has more clean sheets than David Raya in Europe’s top 5 leagues this season 🚫🧤
He becomes the first to hit the 15 milestone ✅ pic.twitter.com/P9ampgPeQF
— LiveScore (@livescore) March 15, 2026
Right-back: Jurrien Timber – Arsenal
Arsenal has the strongest defense in the Premier League. Jurrien Timber has been key to their success, providing reliability both defensively and offensively.
Centre-back: William Saliba – Arsenal
Saliba consistently performs at a high level, often unnoticed while gaining attention. His steady presence has been invaluable, making him a crucial part of the back line.
Centre-back: Gabriel – Arsenal
Gabriel is a dominant force in both defensive and attacking situations, greatly contributing to Arsenal’s success on set-pieces.
Left-back: Piero Hincapie – Arsenal
Hincapie has secured the left-back position at Arsenal and has been in excellent form, showcasing strong defensive skills and physicality.
Piero Hincapié blocked 3 crosses vs Bayer Leverkusen, no player has blocked more in a #UCL match this season. ⛔️ pic.twitter.com/L5ePDU4u2B
— WhoScored (@WhoScored) March 18, 2026
Midfield: Rodri – Manchester City
Rodri may not be at his peak form yet, but he remains a central figure for Manchester City. His ability to control the game is crucial as Guardiola looks for a strong performance today.
Midfield: Declan Rice – Arsenal
Rice is a top contender for Player of the Year, thanks to his impactful performances that have been vital to Arsenal’s success this season.
Right-wing: Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
Although Saka hasn’t reached his highest level this season, he has still managed 10 goals and six assists, playing an essential role for Arsenal.
Left-wing: Rayan Cherki – Manchester City
Rayan Cherki’s arrival for just over £30m is considered one of the best deals of the season. With impressive skills, he is approaching double digits in goals and assists.
Forward: Antoine Semenyo – Manchester City
Semenyo has quickly adapted at Manchester City since his transfer in January, with seven goals in 16 appearances, marking an impressive start to his career.
Antoine Semenyo is February’s Premier League Player of the Month with three goals and an assist.
He’s made a great start to life at Man City 🏆🩵 pic.twitter.com/7n2XpS7NRl
— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 13, 2026
Forward: Erling Haaland – Manchester City
Haaland remains a key player in any Combined XI, even if he hasn’t found his usual form recently. He still leads the Golden Boot race with 22 goals and has scored 30 overall this season.
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