Man City v Arsenal: Carabao Cup Final Kick-off Time, How to watch, Predicted Lineups

When is Carabao Cup final 2026: Date, kick-off time for Arsenal v Manchester City for league cup, lineups at Wembley..

Arsenal have booked their place in the final of the Carabao Cup, waiting for All-PremierLeague blockbuster clash for Man City / Newcastle United match at Wembley for their first chance of silverware in Club History.

It’s an all-Premier League affair in the semi-finals of the competition this season as clubs battle to pick up the first major piece of 2025-26 silverware.

The final’s participants will be confirmed this week, with Arsenal beating Chelsea 1-0 in the second leg of a tie which the Gunners led 3-2 on aggregate from last month’s initial game.

The Blues comfortably saw off Newcastle United at the Etihad to set up a mouth-watering clash with Mikel Arteta’s Premier League leaders.

The Gunners beat Chelsea 1-0 on Tuesday evening to complete a 4-2 aggregate victory.

Everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup final, including when it is, kick-off time and where to watch Live stream.

When is the 2026 Carabao Cup final, Date?

Date - This season's 2025-26 League Cup final will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026. 

What time does the Carabao Cup Final Kick-off?

It will be held at Wembley Stadium with the kick-off time has been confirmed at 4.30pm (UK Start-Time). 

Time - The EFL Cup final kicks off at 16:30 GMT (11:30 a.m. ET, 8:30 a.m. PT)..

Where is the Carabao Cup Final?

The final will take place on March 22 at Wembley Stadium in London, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash between Arsenal and Man City.

Who is Playing in the 2026 Carabao Cup Final ?

Thanks to the The decisive goal came deep into stoppage time (90+7), courtesy of German international Kai Havertz.  With a 4-2 aggregate win against Chelsea, Arsenal secured its place in the Carabao Cup final, where the Premier League leader will face Manchester City or Newcastle United.

Manchester City took a 2-0 lead into the second leg of the semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 4, and scored three goals in the first half to quickly put the tie out of reach for Newcastle – last year's winner. Arsenal secured a trip to the final a day earlier, finishing off a 4-2 aggregate victory over Chelsea.

This will be Reapeat of 2018 Carabao Cup final that will be played between Arsenal vs Manchester City agains at Wembley Stadium on March. 22, 2026.

What TV channel is Carabao Cup final on, How to watch 2026 EFL Cup Final Live Stream?

TV Channel: English League Cuo 2026 Final will be Streamed live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

Live Stream: Sky customers will be able to live stream the game on the Sky Sports website and with the Sky Go app.

Other-Ways, the Carabao Cup final is also being broadcast live and free to air on ITV, and can be streamed for free via the ITVX website and app.

In the United States, CBS Network will be showing the Carabao Cup final live, with viewers able to live stream the game exclusively through the Paramount+, while for Spanish fans tune in on CBS Golazo.

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What were the results in the Carabao Cup 2025-26 finals Results.?

Carabao Cup Final 2026: Arsenal vs. Man City

Semi-Finals: 

First leg

Jan 13 Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester City

Jan 14 Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal

Second leg

Feb 3 Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea

Feb 4 Manchester City 3 -1 Newcastle United

Quarter-Finals:

Dec 16 Cardiff City 1-3 Chelsea  

Dec 17 Manchester City 2-0 Brentford  

Dec 17 Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham  

Dec 23 Arsenal 1-1 (8-7P) Crystal Palace

Road to the EFL Cup Final: How Arsenal & Man City make it to the Carabao Cup final 2026.

Arsenal: 

Semi-Finals:  Chelsea 2-4  Arsenal, Aggre.

Quarter-Finals: Arsenal 1-1 (8-7P) Crystal Palace

Fourth Round: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton

Third Round: Port Vale 0-2 Arsenal

Manchester City 

Semi-Finals: Newcastle United 1-5  Manchester City

Quarter-Finals: Manchester City 2-0 Brentford  

fourth round: Swansea 1-3 Manchester City

third round:  Huddersfield Town 0-2 Manchester City

Carabao Cup Final: Arsenal vs Man City H2H results, History, Stats, Records.

Manchester City face Arsenal in the 2026 Carabao Cup Final (March 22 at Wembley) — a rematch of their 2018 final in Man City comfortable won 3-0 the League Cup title.

Man City has won the with 8 League Cup titles (second only to Liverpool's 10), have Appeared in the Carabao Cup final 10 times and dominated recently with four straight wins (2018–2021) under Pep Guardiola. 

Arsenal appear in their 9th Carabao Cup final (record appearances) but have won only twice (last in 1993) and lost their last three finals. This clash between the Premier League's top two promises high stakes and trophy glory. 

Overall Head to Head Stats

H2H Wins  --  Man City  92 - 57  Aresenal - 46 Draw - Via BBC

H2H Goals  --  Man City  249 - 322  Aresenal 

H2H Points per match  --  Man City  2.1  - 2.5   Aresenal

EFL Cup Titles  --  Man City  8 - 2   Aresenal

LAST MEETINGS

Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City - 21 SEP 2025

Arsenal 5 , Manchester City 1  - 2 FEB 2025

Manchester City 2 , Arsenal 2 - 22 SEP 2024

What happen when last time Arsenal and man city in the league cup final?

Arsenal and Manchester City have met once previously in a League Cup final. 

Last time Arsenal and Manchester City met in the League Cup final (2018 Carabao Cup Final at Wembley):

Manchester City won convincingly 3-0.

Goals: Sergio Agüero (18'), Vincent Kompany (58'), David Silva (65').

It was Pep Guardiola's first trophy as City manager, while Arsenal (under Arsène Wenger) suffered a heavy defeat. 

Arsenal vs Man City: Carabao Cup final predicted lineups today and team news

Arsenal predicted lineup to play Man City

Kepa (GK) – White, Gabriel, Saliba, Hincapie – Zubimendi, Rice, Eze – Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres 

Out: Merino

Doubtful: Timber, Odegaard

Suspension: N/A

Man City predicted lineup to play Arsenal

Trafford (GK) – Nunes, Stones, Dias, Ait-Nouri – Rodri, O'Reilly – Bernardo, Cherki, Semenyo – Haaland

Out: Gvardiol, Kovacic

Doubtful: N/A

Suspension: Guehi (ineligible)

Carabao Cup Final 2026: Arsenal vs Manchester City – Latest Odds & Predictions

The final is set for Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. This is a rematch of the 2018 final (Man City won 3-0).

Odds vary slightly by bookmaker (as of 5 February 202):

Arsenal: 10/11 (around evens or slight favorite in some markets)

Manchester City: 11/10 (very close, often joint or slight underdog)

Match winner (90 minutes):Arsenal: 6/4 (2.50)

Draw: 9/4 (3.25)

Manchester City: 11/5 (3.20)

Arsenal are edged as slight favorites in many outright markets, reflecting their strong form and recent edge over City in head-to-heads. To win the trophy (from sources like Oddschecker, Sky Bet, William Hill, bet365, Ladbrokes):

Predictions

Evening Standard / Yahoo Sports preview: Predicts Arsenal to win 2-1. They note Arsenal have "had City’s number in recent years," could end their major trophy drought, and a victory would deliver a big psychological blow in the Premier League title race.
Broader sentiment: A tight, high-stakes clash between the Premier League's top two. City's historical dominance in the competition (8 titles, 4 in a row 2018-2021) contrasts with Arsenal's hunger for silverware (last major win 2020 FA Cup). Many tip Arsenal for momentum, but City's experience in finals makes them dangerous.

Who won the EFL Cup final last year, 2025 Carabao Cup Champion.?

Newcastle United are the defending champions of the Carabao Cup, having won the 2024-25 edition - the first time winners in the club history.

The Magpies lifted the trophy after they defeated Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley. Dan Burn opened the scoring for the Premier League outfit, with Alexander Isak doubling their lead in the second half. Federico Chiesa scored a late consolation goal for the Reds, but it was too little, too late.

Which team has won the most EFL Cups?

Liverpool’s nine titles makes them the most successful team in the history of the EFL Cup.

Manchester City have won the League Cup eight times, whilst Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea have all won the trophy on five times.

Carabao Cup winners list of last 20-years

The EFL Cup, currently known as the Carabao Cup, began in 1960. Here's a look back at the tournament's winners from the past 20 years:

2025: Newcastle United

2024: Liverpool

2023: Manchester United

2022: Liverpool

2021: Manchester City

2020: Manchester City

2019: Manchester City

2018: Manchester City

2017: Manchester United

2016: Manchester City

2015: Chelsea

2014: Manchester City

2013: Swansea City

2012: Liverpool

2011: Birmingham City

2010: Manchester United

2009: Manchester United

2008: Tottenham Hotspur

2007: Chelsea

2006: Manchester United 

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