The Arsenal vs Manchester City clash in the final of the 2025/26 Carabao Cup will see the two Premier League title rivals fight for their first piece of silverware when they face off at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening.
Arsenal vs Manchester City should end up being a pretty eventful clash because of how tightly these two sides have fought in the 2025/26 Premier League title race.
With the Gunners looking to win their first trophy since the 2019/20 season, they face off against a wounded Manchester City side that will look to produce their ruthless best to clinch the Carabao Cup trophy.
Match Details
Wembley Stadium
London, England
Sunday, 22 March
16:30 GMT
Determined Arsenal Look To Oust Rivals Manchester City To Clinch Carabao Cup Title
The Arsenal vs Manchester City clash should be a highly entertaining one, where a lot of drama should unfold because of the kind of animosity these two sides have shared with each other in recent matches.
Arsenal have recently gone nine points clear of Manchester City in the 2025/26 Premier League title race, even though the Cityzens have a game in hand; it now firmly looks like the Gunners are the favourites to win the Premier League title this season.
Before all that, Arsenal look to get their first trophy of the 2025/26 season by embarrassing Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley.
The Gunners will have to keep their defensive fortitude and be clinical on the transitions and set pieces to trouble Manchester City and get a big win.
The Cityzens are coming off their elimination from the UEFA Champions League after losing to Real Madrid, but they look to bounce back by claiming the Carabao Cup title.
Guardiola will need his players to show more spirit and be way more efficient in taking up their chances to outwit Arsenal and deal a big blow to them.
Manchester City are actually winless in their last six matches against Arsenal, who look to keep that positive run going with a thrilling display to enjoy success at Wembley.
Can Bukayo Saka Regain His Spark For Special Cup Final Performance?
Bukayo Saka has had troubles with consistency in the 2025/26 season, and despite having 16 goal contributions (nine goals, seven assists) in the ongoing campaign, he is without a goal contribution in Arsenal’s last four matches.
The Englishman is likely to lead his side out at Wembley as their skipper, and he needs to produce a special performance to truly uplift them.
Saka has only netted the one goal in the Carabao Cup this season, but he needs to tap into his ruthless best for the game against Manchester City.
He’ll look to be a threat with his unpredictable movement from the right wing, and will need to be way better with his final third passes to set up chances.
The English winger will also look to sneak his way into the danger zones to get more efficient shot attempts to try to break down the Cityzens and guide his side to a cup final win.
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Under-Pressure Erling Haaland Looking To Humble Arsenal
Erling Haaland might have scored 30 goals in the 2025/26 season for Manchester City so far, but he’s not exactly had the best of times in their matches in 2026.
The Norwegian forward has only scored four goals in his last 10 appearances and is still seeking that one profound performance that can help trigger his splendid run of scoring goals on a consistent basis again.
Haaland hasn’t scored a goal in the 2025/26 Carabao Cup, and he has a great chance to end that against Arsenal.
He will look to torment their centre-backs by being a bullish figure in the final third, making clever runs and getting on the end of chances to finish them off clinically.
Haaland is eager to ‘humble’ Arsenal and deal a big blow to their momentum, as well as guide his side to another trophy under Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal vs Manchester City Injuries
Arsenal Injuries: Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino
Manchester City Injuries: Josko Gvardiol
Arsenal vs Manchester Predicted Lineups
Here are our Arsenal vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups for the Carabao Cup final.
Arsenal Predicted XI: David Raya (GK), Christhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz
Manchester City Predicted XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rodri, Nico O’Reilly, Bernardo Silva, Antoine Semenyo, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Sportimage
Recording Date: 21.09.2025
