Arsenal vs Man City LIVE: Carabao Cup Final 2026 Build-Up, How to Watch & Stream Free

22 Mar 2026, 09:39 · TechRadar

Arsenal vs Man City LIVE: Carabao Cup Final 2026 Build-Up, How to Watch & Stream Free

Arsenal look to kickstart their quadruple bid with a victory at Wembley over Man City

News By Jacob Jones last updated 22 March 2026

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Welcome to TechRadar’s live coverage of the 2026 Carabao Cup Final, as Arsenal take on Manchester City.

The two standout teams in England this season go head-to-head for the first silverware of the campaign — a clash that feels about more than just the trophy at stake.

Stay right here for full coverage of the 2026 Carabao Cup Final, including live updates, build-up, and details on how to watch the match live and free from anywhere in the world.

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James Trafford STARTING

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The big team news coming out of Man City is that James Trafford will keep his place for today's final.

Pep Guardiola has used the 23-year-old in every EFL Cup match this season as part of his policy of allowing the Englishman to play in domestic cup matches, while Gianluigi Donnarumma features in Premier League and Champions League games.

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Odegaard and Timber to return?

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Captain Martin Ødegaard and full-back Jurriën Timber could return for today's final, which would be a huge boost for Mikel Arteta's men.

Speaking at the press conference on Friday, he said: "Let's see if they can make it."

Ødegaard has been plagued by minor injuries throughout the season and has managed just one goal all campaign. Arsenal fans wouldn't mind a timely goal today.

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Most Memorable Carabao Cup Moments...

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It's time for the Carabao Cup Final!

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What a game we have in store today as Arsenal take on Man City at Wembley for the first silverware of the season.

Mikel Arteta hasn’t won a major trophy with the Gunners since 2020, but chances won’t come much better than this. His side have been flying in the Premier League and currently sit nine points clear.

Man City, though, are EFL Cup specialists, and Pep Guardiola’s run of four consecutive Carabao Cup wins between 2017-18 and 2020-21 has to count for something.