Carabao Cup Final 2026 Preview
Carabao Cup 2026 Final Match Preview
Arsenal v Manchester City
Manchester City Secures Wembley Spot
Manchester City powered their way to the Carabao Cup Final with a dominant 5–1 aggregate victory over holders Newcastle United in the semi-finals. Leading 2–0 from the first leg, Pep Guardiola’s side put the tie beyond doubt early in the second leg at the Etihad, with Omar Marmoush scoring twice before half-time as City took full control.
Arsenal Marches On To The Final
Arsenal reached the Carabao Cup Final with a 4–2 aggregate win over Chelsea, sealing the tie with a late 1–0 victory at the Emirates. In a tight second leg, former Blue Kai Havertz struck in stoppage time as Arsenal capitalised on Chelsea pushing forward, booking a long-awaited return to Wembley and keeping their hopes of silverware firmly alive.
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| Club | Wins | Years Won | Runners-up | Years Runners-up | Final Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 8 | 1969–70, 1975–76, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21 | 1 | 1973–74 | 10 |
| Arsenal | 2 | 1986–87, 1992–93 | 6 | 1967–68, 1968–69, 1987–88, 2006–07, 2010–11, 2017–18 | 9 |
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