Overview
- Kick-off is 4:30pm UK at Wembley, with live coverage on Sky Sports and streaming available via NOW.
- This is the first League Cup final to feature the Premier League’s top two, heightening the competitive and psychological stakes.
- Pep Guardiola has confirmed James Trafford starts in goal, with Marc Guéhi unavailable due to registration rules and Joško Gvardiol still out injured.
- Arsenal have late fitness doubts over Martin Ødegaard, Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze, while Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to retain his place after starting every round.
- Arsenal lead City by nine points in the league and are being discussed as quadruple contenders, as pundits say today’s result could influence momentum before their April league meeting.