Overview
- Left back O’Reilly settled the Wembley final with two second‑half headers on his 21st birthday, the first coming after a misjudged high claim by Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa.
- City controlled the closing stages and finished with more than 60% possession, underscoring a performance described as a tactical masterclass for Guardiola.
- The win secures the first domestic trophy of the campaign for Manchester City after their recent Champions League elimination.
- Arsenal arrived as Premier League leaders and pre‑match favorites with bookmakers quoting roughly 2.30 on an Arsenal win and about 3.00 on City.
- The final was broadcast free‑to‑air on the Cronache Di Spogliatoio YouTube channel, an unusual distribution for a major English cup showpiece.