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Manchester City Win Carabao Cup as O’Reilly Hits Brace Against Arsenal

The triumph marked Pep Guardiola’s 40th managerial title.

El City es otra vez campeón.
El arquero del City, James Trafford, ya se lució con una triple tapada: en la acción, tapándole el tiro a Kai Havertz, de Arsenal, en la final de la Carabao Cup
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Los Gunners aparecen como favoritos en la final de la EFL Cup Arsenal vs Manchester City (Crédito: Alamy Stock Photo).

Overview

  • City beat Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley on March 22, 2026, to claim their ninth EFL Cup.
  • Nico O’Reilly scored twice in four minutes early in the second half to decide the final.
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga’s spill on a cross led to the opener, while James Trafford kept City level with a first‑half triple save.
  • Guardiola lifted a record fifth League Cup for a manager, leaving City one shy of Liverpool’s competition record.
  • Team calls shaped the day: Trafford started over Donnarumma, Rúben Dias missed out with a hamstring issue, Arteta stuck with Kepa in goal, and Eberechi Eze was unavailable after a knock.