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Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon at Wembley Stadium, with Mikel Arteta\u2019s side looking to win their first piece of silverware since 2020.<\/p>\n
The Spaniard\u2019s team overcame a stern test against Bayer Leverkusen in midweek, securing their progression into the last eight of the Champions League, courtesy of goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice. Eze gave the Gunners the lead with a stunning strike in the first half, before Rice\u2019s composed finish from the edge of the box sealed the win.<\/p>\n
Arteta will be delighted with his team, who looked reenergised by the dramatic win over Everton at the weekend. The North Londoners were dominant and fluid as an attacking team, while they effectively kept Leverkusen at bay \u2013 the Arsenal boss will hope his players can replicate this display at Wembley.<\/p>\n
City come into this final in turgid form, having won just one of their last five matches across all competitions. Having been knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Tuesday night, this Wembley showdown will now mean a lot more to Pep Guardiola\u2019s outfit.<\/p>\n
In the reverse fixture between City and Arsenal back in September, Arteta\u2019s side salvaged a late point courtesy of an exceptional last-minute Gabriel Martinelli equaliser. The Gunners conceded early in N5 and spent the rest of the game chasing a goal as City sat back in a frenetic encounter.<\/p>\n
Arteta will hope this clash in north-west London is significantly more serene than that chaotic affair in the autumn. With that said, here\u2019s a look at the EFL\u2019s pick for the match officials for Arsenal vs Manchester City.<\/p>\n