{"id":404,"date":"2026-03-18T10:36:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=404"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:36:53","slug":"arsenal-legend-ian-wright-to-appear-on-sky-and-itv-coverage-of-carabao-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=404","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal legend Ian Wright to appear on Sky and ITV coverage of Carabao Cup final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_a12813\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday afternoon, with ITV using Sky Sports&#8217; broadcast to show the game on free-to-air television<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36801407\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Ian Wright presenting for ITV Sport prior to the Women's international friendly between England and Brazil at City of Manchester Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts - Danehouse\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36801407.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2244340958.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36801407.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2244340958.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36801407.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2244340958.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36801407.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2244340958.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal legend Ian Wright will be part of Sky Sports' coverage of the Carabao Cup final\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal legend Ian Wright will be part of Sky Sports&#8217; coverage of the Carabao Cup final<cite aria-label=\"Image: Ben Roberts - Danehouse\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Ben Roberts &#8211; Danehouse\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ian Wright will be part of Sky\u2019s coverage for the Carabao Cup final. And Sky\u2019s tie-up with ITV for the Wembley showpiece means the Arsenal legend will also be on ITV.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky and ITV share the rights to the Carabao Cup through the rounds and for Sunday\u2019s final between Arsenal and Manchester City. ITV took Sky\u2019s coverage last year &#8211; including the build-up &#8211; and are doing the same again this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It means Arsenal legend Wright &#8211; a more familiar face on ITV &#8211; will effectively be on both channels along with Sky\u2019s regular all-star list like Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_44230e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Three Arsenal stars&#8217; immediate reactions to Eberechi Eze&#8217;s Champions League goal say it all<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_44230e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Arsenal&#8217;s path to Champions League final suddenly becomes clearer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!<\/strong> Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Wright is due to be a pundit as his old club take on Manchester City in what promises to be a classic showdown between the Premier League\u2019s top two. Wright is a huge TV favourite but did step away from Match of the Day duties two years ago to scale back his TV work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It could shape the rest of the season as both are going for major trophies this season and it will also bring together Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and his former boss Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">City boss Guardiola saw his team crash out to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night so they have suffered a blow before the final but are still in the hunt for three trophies.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36299452\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36299452\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.48\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36299452.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_GettyImages-1879893899.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36299452.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_GettyImages-1879893899.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36299452.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_GettyImages-1879893899.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36299452.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_GettyImages-1879893899.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Wright will appear alongside Sky Sports regulars Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Wright will appear alongside Sky Sports regulars Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They are nine points behind Arsenal in the title race but have a game in hand, they have got the Carabao Cup final and are also still in the FA Cup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal are still going on four fronts this season as they are in the title race, have got Sunday\u2019s final and won their Champions League tie over Bayer Leverkusen to set up a quarter finals with Sporting Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They are also in the FA Cup as they face a quarter final at Southampton and winning the Carabao Cup would strike an early blow against their big title rivals for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">That is why Sunday\u2019s showdown promises to be a huge clash at Wembley which will also be a TV blockbuster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Join our new WhatsApp community<\/em> and receive your daily dose of <em>Mirror<\/em> <em>Football<\/em> content. 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