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Manchester City Win League Cup as O'Reilly Brace Punishes Kepa Error

The victory offers Pep Guardiola a timely domestic lift following Manchester City's Champions League elimination.

Overview

  • City beat Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley to claim the Carabao Cup.
  • Nico O'Reilly headed both goals in the 60th and 64th minutes.
  • A handling mistake by Kepa Arrizabalaga on Rayan Cherki’s cross led directly to the opener.
  • Pep Guardiola celebrated emotionally on the touchline, reflecting the significance of a first trophy after the European exit.
  • The defeat snapped Arsenal’s 14-match unbeaten run, though they remain nine points clear in the league with City holding a game in hand before their April 19 meeting in Manchester.