Arsenal eye historic treble as they face Manchester City in Carabao Cup final at Wembley

Arsenal Eye Historic Treble as They Face Manchester City in Carabao Cup Final at Wembley

Arsenal FC are on the brink of a historic season as they prepare to face Manchester City in the 2026 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on March 22, 2026. The Premier League leaders will be chasing significant silverware as part of a potential treble campaign that has captured the attention of fans and pundits alike.

The Gunners booked their place in the final with a dramatic 1–0 second-leg victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, secured by a 97th-minute goal from substitute Kai Havertz. That late strike clinched a 4-2 aggregate win, earning Arsenal their first League Cup final appearance since 2018.

Manchester City ensured the showdown at Wembley after a dominant 5–1 aggregate win over Newcastle United in the other semi-final. Omar Marmoush starred with a brace in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium, while Tijjani Reijnders added a third, sealing City’s spot in what promises to be a blockbuster final.

For Arsenal, the Carabao Cup represents the first opportunity this season to add to a remarkable campaign that has also seen them lead the Premier League and compete deep in the Champions League. Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has backed the Gunners to go on and win “two or three” trophies, highlighting the importance of momentum from their cup run.

The final will also renew the rivalry between Mikel Arteta and his former mentor Pep Guardiola, adding an intriguing subplot to the match. Arteta served as Guardiola’s assistant at City from 2016 to 2019, and while Guardiola has historically had the upper hand, recent meetings have seen Arsenal grow into a formidable opponent.

City, meanwhile, will be aiming to continue their domestic cup success and secure a ninth League Cup trophy — their first since 2021 — under Guardiola’s leadership.

Should Arsenal lift the Carabao Cup in March, it would mark a major step toward an unprecedented treble — combining the League Cup with potential success in the Premier League and Champions League — a feat not yet achieved by an English club in a single season.

Fans around the football world will be watching closely as Wembley hosts what could be a defining match in Arsenal’s season.