Manchester City have been crowned champions of the 2026 Carabao Cup, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium. The victory marks the club's tenth triumph in the competition, extending their own record for the most League Cup wins.
Goals from Phil Foden and JuliΓ‘n Γlvarez secured the trophy for Pep Guardiola's side. Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, facing his former club, saw his team pull one back through Bukayo Saka but could not complete the comeback. The match was a tightly contested affair, reflecting the growing rivalry between the two Premier League giants.
The win provides Manchester City with the first piece of silverware for the 2025-26 season as they continue to compete on multiple fronts. For Arsenal, the defeat extends their wait for a League Cup title, a competition they last won in 1993.
The Carabao Cup, known historically as the EFL Cup or simply the League Cup, is one of English football's major domestic trophies. Manchester City's dominance in the tournament in recent years has been a hallmark of their success under Guardiola's management.
