Manchester City and Arsenal have booked their places at Wembley for the 2025-2026 Carabao Cup final. City crushed Newcastle 3-1 on the night, securing a 5-1 aggregate win, with Omar Marmoush scoring twice and Tijjani Reijnders adding a third before halftime. Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga netted a consolation goal.
Arsenal reached the final after defeating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate, marking their first major final since 2020. The showdown on Sunday, March 22, 2026, promises drama, rekindling the 2018 final rivalry when City beat Arsenal 3-0.
Team news adds intrigue: Arsenal may miss Mikel Merino due to injury, and Arteta must choose between Kepa and Raya in goal. City hopes to have Stones, Savinho, and Kovacic fit, while Gvardiol remains sidelined.
With both clubs also competing for the Premier League title, this final carries major psychological stakes. Guardiola’s record in the Carabao Cup is unmatched, but Arsenal’s recent wins against City hint at a tightly contested finale. Football fans across Nigeria are ready for a thrilling encounter.
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