The first silverware of the English football season will be decided when title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City meet in a blockbuster Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Arsenal have not won a trophy since the 2020 FA Cup but are on the hunt for an unprecedented quadruple under Mikel Arteta this season.
But Pep Guardiola’s team could deal Arsenal a blow with victory at Wembley, as they look to recover from their Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid.
City, who won the Carabao Cup four times in row under Guardiola between 2018 and 2021, also sit nine points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
It is a huge day for both sides, which could also set the tone ahead of further battles between Arteta and Guardiola’s teams this season. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Arsenal v Man City?
The Carabao Cup final kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday 22 March at Wembley.
How to watch the Carabao Cup final
Viewers will have the choice of watching on ITV or Sky Sports. Coverage beings on ITV 1 at 3:30pm, with a live stream available on ITV X.
Sky begin their coverage on Sky Sports Football from 3:30pm, and coverage on Sky Sports Main Event starts from 4:15pm.
Sky customers can also stream the match on Now TV.
Arsenal v Man City confirmed line-ups
Arsenal XI: Kepa; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard; Gyokeres.
City XI: Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, O’Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo, Semenyo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland
What is the Arsenal team news?
Mikel Arteta makes just two changes to the side that beat Bayer Leverkusen in midweek, with cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga keeping his place in goal. The onyl other change sees Kai Havertz come in for Eberechi Eze in midfield.
What is the Man City team news?
Pep Guardiola has made four changes to the side that lost to Real Madrid last time out. In goal, James Trafford returns as has become customary for City in this competition.
In defence, Ruben Dias and Rayan Ait-Nouri are replaced by Nathan Ake and Nico O’Reilly, while the final change comes in midfield, with Tijjani Reijnders making way for Antoine Semenyo.
What have the managers said?
Mikel Arteta: "I'm really prepared and confident that we're going to make it happen.
"When it comes to the crucial moments and when it comes to the moment to attack a trophy, take it and bring it home, that's when you need to step up and make a difference.
"That's why we are all very excited because we know what is at stake, and now it's about the next step, the next game, and the fact that we are at the end of March and we are in four competitions tells a lot about the team.
"It's one of the defining moments because at the end it's whether you win the trophy or not. We need to prove that point. That's clear. And that has to be done on the pitch."
Pep Guardiola: "I've said before, of course winning helps but we could win on Sunday and then be bad in the league and go (in) the opposite (direction).
"I've learned that in many competitions, with many games with a short recovery time, you have to have the ability to forget and move forwards in good and bad moments. Learn what you have to do better.
“Today in modern football we have a lot of games, a lot of competitions mixed during the weeks and everything.
"Psychologically you have to be prepared in the good moments and continue, and in the bad moments forget it and always learn from victories and defeats.
"We have been to Wembley 21 times in semi-finals and finals, so being there is an honour and a big challenge."
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