Manchester City were crowned Carabao Cup champions for the ninth time in the club’s history, defeating Arsenal 2-0 in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 22 March 2026. Nico O’Reilly scored both goals in the second half to give Pep Guardiola’s side an emphatic and commanding winning margin in front of 88,486 supporters, with referee Peter Bankes overseeing a final that ended any hopes Arsenal had of claiming their first League Cup since 1993.
The match was Arsenal’s ninth League Cup final, their first appearance in a final since losing to City in the 2018 EFL Cup final. Mikel Arteta’s side arrived at Wembley as genuine contenders, with a squad that had been performing well across all competitions throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Arsenal’s lineup featured Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal, a back four of Hincapie, Magalhaes, Saliba, and White, and a midfield and attack that included Rice, Zubimendi, Trossard, Havertz, Saka, and the summer signing Gyokeres. Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, had assembled a City side boasting Rodri’s leadership and the creative genius that has defined his greatest teams at the Etihad.
The match remained goalless throughout the first half, with both sides creating moments of quality without finding the decisive breakthrough. The turning point arrived in the 60th minute when Nico O’Reilly, City’s midfield talent who had been one of the outstanding performers of City’s cup run, broke the deadlock with a stunning contribution that sent the City supporters in the crowd into celebration. O’Reilly then scored again in the 64th minute, a devastating double in the space of four minutes that effectively ended Arsenal’s hopes of claiming the trophy. The result was completed by the unfortunate involvement of Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa, whose struggles in high-profile finals continued. Watch highlights on AllSportsZone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Arsenal vs Man City in the 2026 Carabao Cup Final?
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the 2026 EFL Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on 22 March 2026. Nico O’Reilly scored twice (60′, 64′) to give City their ninth League Cup title. Attendance: 88,486. Referee: Peter Bankes.
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Who was Man of the Match in the 2026 Carabao Cup Final?
Nico O’Reilly was named Man of the Match in the 2026 Carabao Cup Final after scoring both of Manchester City’s goals in the 60th and 64th minutes at Wembley Stadium. The midfielder’s devastating double within four minutes sealed City’s 9th League Cup title and their 2-0 victory over Arsenal.
