{"id":1953,"date":"2026-03-22T10:48:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T10:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=1953"},"modified":"2026-03-22T10:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T10:48:23","slug":"arsenal-vs-man-city-carabao-cup-final-prediction-kick-off-time-team-news-tv-live-stream-h2h-results-odds-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=1953","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Man City: Carabao Cup final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"sc-kmiJQj dtPtxX\">\n<div data-island-hydrate-component=\"NewsletterSignup\" data-island-hydrate-props=\"{&quot;data&quot;:{&quot;path&quot;:&quot;nl__ArsenalFC&quot;,&quot;isRich&quot;:false,&quot;sectionPath&quot;:&quot;\/sport\/football&quot;}}\">\n<div class=\"sc-eBfVOF botliJ\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/img\/newsletters\/newsletter_arsenal_embed_desktop.png\" alt=\"Arsenal Football Newsletter\" width=\"158px\" height=\"158px\" class=\"sc-eEbqID ecGikU\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The two best teams in English football renew their rivalry at Wembley, as Arsenal seek to end their six-year wait for a trophy and take the first step towards what could be a quadruple this season. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Arsenal are nine points clear of City in the Premier League title race and into the quarter-finals in the Champions League and the FA Cup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Mikel Arteta hopes victory this afternoon can launch a new era of dominance for his side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM full-bleed-1000\">\n<div class=\"sc-cWSHoV itDuQe\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/03\/18\/0\/08\/mikelartetaarsenal17032026a-jpg.jpeg?trim=52,0,62,0&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=320 320w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/03\/18\/0\/08\/mikelartetaarsenal17032026a-jpg.jpeg?trim=52,0,62,0&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=640 640w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/03\/18\/0\/08\/mikelartetaarsenal17032026a-jpg.jpeg?trim=52,0,62,0&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960 960w\" media=\"(max-width: 1000px)\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1864\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/03\/18\/0\/08\/mikelartetaarsenal17032026a-jpg.jpeg?trim=52,0,62,0&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1864\" alt=\"\n\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; class=&#8221;sc-eqUAAy kgsspP&#8221;\/><\/picture>\n<p>Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal complete the first leg of an unprecedented quadruple<\/p>\n<p>Bradley Collyer\/PA Wire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>But Arsenal face a City side wounded after their Champions League exit in midweek and determined to wreck their quadruple bid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Here\u2019s everything you need to know ahead of the game&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Date, kick-off time and venue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Arsenal vs Man City is scheduled for 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, March 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The match will take place at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Where to watch Arsenal vs Man City<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>TV channel: <\/em>In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 3.30pm GMT on Sky Sports Football and then at 4.15pm on Sky Sports Main Event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Carabao Cup final will also be shown live and free to air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 3.30pm GMT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Live stream: <\/em>Sky Sports subscribers will be able to catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Furthermore, the final will be broadcast live and free to air on the ITVX website and app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Live blog: <\/em>You can follow all the action on matchday via <strong>Standard Sport<\/strong>\u2019s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Arsenal vs Man City team news<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to start in goal for Arsenal ahead of David Raya.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Arteta has decided to keep faith with Kepa, who has started in every round of the competition so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM full-bleed-1000\">\n<div class=\"sc-cWSHoV itDuQe\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2025\/12\/23\/23\/35\/KepaArtetaArsenal23122025.jpeg?trim=0,0,215,0&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=320 320w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2025\/12\/23\/23\/35\/KepaArtetaArsenal23122025.jpeg?trim=0,0,215,0&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=640 640w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2025\/12\/23\/23\/35\/KepaArtetaArsenal23122025.jpeg?trim=0,0,215,0&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960 960w\" media=\"(max-width: 1000px)\" width=\"5000\" height=\"3340\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2025\/12\/23\/23\/35\/KepaArtetaArsenal23122025.jpeg?trim=0,0,215,0&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960\" width=\"5000\" height=\"3340\" alt=\"\n\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; class=&#8221;sc-eqUAAy kgsspP&#8221;\/><\/picture>\n<p>Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to start for Arsenal<\/p>\n<p>AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Arsenal are set to be boosted by the return of Jurrien Timber, while Martin Odegaard is also likely to be fit to return on the bench.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>As for City, James Trafford will start in goal ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Marc Guehi is ineligible after joining City after the January cut-off to play with them in the Carabao Cup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Guardiola has confirmed Erling Haaland is fit to start after being taken off early against Real Madrid in midweek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Arsenal vs Man City prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A meeting in a final between the top two teams in the country points towards a fascinating tie as the winners could land a psychological blow in the Premier League title race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Man City, particularly under Guardiola, are masters of this competition and no manager has lifted the Carabao Cup trophy more than the Spaniard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>That said, Arsenal have had City\u2019s number in recent years and we think they will get the job done to finally end their six-year wait for some major silverware.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Head to head (h2h) history and results<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>As mentioned above, City won the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal back in 2018. However, the Gunners did win the most recent fixture between the two sides at Wembley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Arsenal vs Man City match odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Arsenal to lift trophy: 4\/7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Man City to lift trophy: 11\/10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Odds via Betfair (subject to change).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The two best teams in English football renew their rivalry at Wembley, as Arsenal seek<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arsenal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1953"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1953\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}