When Wembley Calls: City and Arsenal Duel in a Firecracker Carabao Cup Final
22 March 2026
Lineups and Strategy
In a night of high stakes, Pep Guardiola revealed his plans for the final against Arsenal in the eagerly awaited English League Cup final, set for Sunday evening at Wembley.
Guardiola has opted for a fearsome attacking trio of Doku, Haaland, and Seminio, while Omar Marmoush is named among the substitutes as a late-game option.
City XI and Arsenal’s reply
Goalkeeper: James Trafford
Defense: Matheus Nunes – Nathan Aké – Abdol Kader Khosanov – Nico Orile
Midfield: Bernardo Silva – Rodri – Rayan Cherki
Attack: Doku – Haaland – Seminio
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta counters with an equally potent attacking setup led by Victor Giokieris, joined by Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard, signaling the Gunners’ intent to seize the trophy.
Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga
Defense: Ben White – Gabriel Magalhães – William Saliba – Piero Hincapi
Midfield: Martin Zubimendi – Declan Rice – Kai Havertz
Attack: Victor Giokieris – Bukayo Saka – Leandro Trossard
Both sides will rely on a dynamic frontline and sharp pressing to carve out chances, with the final likely to hinge on how quickly the wings unlock the opposing rearguard.
