Arsenal vs Man City LIVE: Carabao Cup final latest score and confirmed lineups

The first silverware of the season is up for grabs today (Picture: Getty) The first silverware of the season will be decided today as Arsenal and Manchester City collide in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. The Premier League’s top two meet again with the Gunners chasing an unprecedented quadruple this season under Mikel Arteta. Arsenal haven’t won anything since Arteta’s first season in charge six years ago but they will hope victory today will be the catalyst for something very special in north London. Out of the Champions League, City are still chasing Arsenal in the Premier League title race but dropped points have been costly. With Arsenal still to come to the Eithad in April and with a game in hand, City will also hope today can spark them into life. Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage. Live Feed Sort: Newest first Oldest first March 22, 2026 3:20 pm Man City XI to face Arsenal today Tony Mogan Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, O’Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo (C), Semenyo, Cherki, Doku, HaalandSubs: Donnarumma, Reijnders, Stones, Marmoush, Kovacic, Nico, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Foden March 22, 2026 3:19 pm Trafford starts over Donnarumma Tony Mogan Guardiola pulls the same trick on goal for City today. March 22, 2026 3:17 pm Arsenal XI to face Man City today Tony Mogan Kepa; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Trossard; Gyökeres. Subs: Raya, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Madueke, Dowman, Martinelli, Jesus March 22, 2026 3:16 pm Kepa starts for Arsenal Tony Mogan Raya on the bench today! March 22, 2026 3:09 pm Arsenal team news today Tony Mogan Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard were doubts this week for Gunners leading up to this afternoon. The Dutchman picked up an ankle problem against Everton last weekend, sitting out of the midweek clash with Bayer Leverkusen as a result.Martin Odegaard meanwhile has missed the last five games due to a knee injury suffered against Brentford in February.Asked for an update on Timber and Odegaard on Friday, Arteta gave little away. The two were to be assessed after a final training session on Saturday with a late decision to be made on the pair. March 22, 2026 3:05 pm What channel is Arsenal vs Man City on? Tony Mogan You have your choice of viewing today – ITV and Sky Sports Main Event will both have live coverage of the match.Of course, we would much rather you stuck it out with us for the afternoon. March 22, 2026 3:02 pm What time does Carabao Cup final kick-off? Tony Mogan We will be underway from 4:30pm sharp this afternoon. March 22, 2026 3:00 pm Good afternoon! Tony Mogan Make no mistake, today is an absolutely massive day for Arsenal and Manchester City. While the Carabao Cup doesn’t always get the same respect afforded to the FA Cup, today’s showdown at Wembley will go some way in shaping how the rest of the season unfolds for all involved today.Stick around, all your team news is on the way.