Arsenal will take on Manchester City at Wembley today, looking to end a 33-year Carabao Cup drought and secure Mikel Arteta’s second major trophy with the team.
The Gunners have established a strong presence in both the Premier League and Europe, currently leading the league by nine points. Arteta has guided the team to the final, including a semi-final win over Chelsea. He aims to be the first Arsenal manager to win his first two major cup finals.
Arsenal team news
Arteta’s squad is facing late fitness checks for two key players. Captain Martin Ødegaard and defender Jurriën Timber are being evaluated for knee and ankle injuries, respectively.
Eberechi Eze is expected to play a key role in attack. Kepa Arrizabalaga will start in goal, having been the designated goalkeeper for this tournament. If Gabriel Jesus plays tonight, he will be the first to represent both teams in a League Cup final.
Kepa will be supported by defenders likely including William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. In midfield, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice will aim to control the game, providing support to forwards Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli (or Trossard), and Viktor Gyökeres.
Arsenal is unbeaten in their last six encounters with City and hopes to capitalize on a visiting defense missing cup-tied Marc Guéhi to clinch their first League Cup since 1993.
Arsenal predicted lineup
Arsenal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyokeres
When will the match kick off?
The Carabao Cup Final is set for Sunday, 22 March 2026, at 16:30 GMT.
How to watch Arsenal vs Man City?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and ITV1.
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