Overview
- Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley as academy graduate Nico O'Reilly headed in on 60 minutes and again four minutes later after crosses from Rayan Cherki and Matheus Nunes.
- Kepa Arrizabalaga, preferred in goal over David Raya, fumbled Cherki's delivery for the opener, while City's James Trafford justified his selection with an early triple save.
- The trophy is Pep Guardiola's 19th at City and his fifth League Cup, reinforcing belief that a refreshed, younger side can still win on big stages.
- Arsenal's pursuit of a four-trophy sweep ends; they remain nine points clear in the league, with City holding a game in hand and hosting the Gunners on April 19.
- Mikel Arteta called the defeat "very sad" and vowed a response after the break, while Guardiola said he expects little direct impact on the title race from the Wembley result.