Overview
- Kick-off is 4:30 p.m. GMT on Sunday at Wembley, with TV coverage on Sky Sports and ITV in the UK and on CBS/Paramount+ in the U.S.
- Pep Guardiola has confirmed James Trafford will start in goal for Manchester City, while Mikel Arteta has not revealed whether Kepa Arrizabalaga or David Raya will start for Arsenal.
- Arsenal list Mikel Merino as out with a foot injury, with Martin Ødegaard and Ben White doubtful and Jurrien Timber also uncertain; City are without Joško Gvardiol and have Marc Guéhi ineligible.
- Arteta urged his players to “attack the trophy and bring it home” as Arsenal seek a first major title since the 2020 FA Cup and aim to keep a quadruple bid on track.
- Context entering the final includes City’s Champions League exit to Real Madrid and one win in their last five matches, while Arsenal are unbeaten in six against City across competitions.