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Manchester City stun Arsenal to win Carabao Cup final as O'Reilly scores two goals in four minutes
- On March 22, 2026, Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley, with 21-year-old Nico O'Reilly scoring a headed goal from a Rodri/Nunes cross in front of 90,000 fans.
- The final mattered as the season's first trophy and a title-race psychological test, with nine points separating Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, and Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, in the Premier League title race with eight games remaining.
- James Trafford started in goal for Man City, continuing Guardiola's cup policy, while Kepa's early error led to City's opening goal and Ruben Dias, Eberechi Eze, and Jurrien Timber missed the final due to injury.
- City's win edged them toward another League Cup in Guardiola's tenure, moving Manchester City closer to a ninth title and delivering a psychological blow in the Premier League title race.
- Arsenal's recent unbeaten run against City framed the rivalry going in, as City reached the final after defeating Newcastle United 5-1 on aggregate, while Haaland's 2026 form and Wembley record remained talking points.
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The 2-0 final victory against Arsenal saves the City coach another season without title after the Champions League out and a thirsty stretch in the league. The two goals of Talent Nico O such as Reilly celebrate Pep Guardiola in Wembley with wild air jumps.
The Herald Scotland
I am human – Pep Guardiola defends his celebrations as Man City win Carabao Cup
Guardiola sprinted along the Wembley touchline before kicking an advertising board following Nico O’Reilly’s quickfire second-half brace.
Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race
As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday's League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question. Nico O'Reilly's second-half double had just sealed a 2-0 win in the Wembley showpiece, handing City a psychological boost at the expense of their Premier League title rivals. But will Guardiola's record fifth League Cup serve as a catalyst …
O'Reilly explodes with multiple goals; Man City defeats Arsenal 2-0 to win Carabao Cup... 9th League Cup title overall. OSEN = Reporter Jung Seung-woo. Manchester City capitalized on decisive opportunities to add another trophy to their collection. On the 23rd (KST), at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Manchester City...
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