The Carabao Cup Final 2026 sees Arsenal vs Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 22. With both sides competing at the top of English football, this final has the feel of a defining moment in the season.
Arsenal are chasing their first major trophy since 2020, while Manchester City are aiming to reassert dominance in a competition they have historically controlled under Pep Guardiola.
Match Details
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Kick Off: 16:30 GMT
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Competition: Carabao Cup Final
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This is the first League Cup final between the top two teams in England, adding further weight to an already massive occasion. Arsenal arrive in outstanding form, unbeaten in their last 14 matches and leading the Premier League.
Manchester City, by contrast, come into this game under pressure. They have struggled for consistency and have failed to keep a clean sheet in recent matches. However, Guardiola’s record in this competition demands respect.
Recent history suggests the gap between the sides has closed significantly. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six meetings with City, with multiple draws highlighting how finely balanced this matchup has become.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3):
Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Merino; Eze, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Manchester City (4-1-4-1):
Donnarumma; Khusanov, Ake, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Rodri; Silva, Foden, Reijnders, Savinho; Haaland
Head to Head Record
- Arsenal are unbeaten in the last six meetings
- Four of those matches ended in draws
- Last meeting this season finished 1-1
- Arsenal won 5-1 in their most recent home clash
Players to Watch
Arsenal:
- Declan Rice
- Eberechi Eze
- Viktor Gyokeres
Manchester City:
- Erling Haaland
- Phil Foden
- Bernardo Silva
Best Betting Tips
Match Result
Arsenal To Win (@2.33)
Goals Market
Both Teams To Score (@1.74)
Total Goals
Under 3.5 Goals (@1.86)
Player Prop
Erling Haaland Anytime Scorer (@2.36)
Longshot Bet
Draw After 90 Minutes (@3.25)
Correct Score Prediction
Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City
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