The EFL Cup final will feature a clash between the Premier League's top two teams and is sure to provide a fascinating tactical chess match with bragging rights and a piece of silverware at stake.
They recorded a 2-0 win away at Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League and a 4-1 North London derby victory over Tottenham.
Declan Rice has controlled the midfield, providing the stability to allow Bukayo Saka to flourish as their main attacking threat.
Kai Havertz has become their penalty-taker and a late-game specialist.
Arsenal’s solid form has been punctuated by late goals and set pieces, which have become their primary threat.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s side have two wins, two draws and a heavy loss at Real Madrid in their last five and strolled into this final with a 5-1 aggregate win over Newcastle.
Antoine Semenyo has made an instant impact at the Etihad, coming off the bench to score the winner at Leeds.
Omar Marmoush has been a revelation as a goal threat from the bench, scoring a brace against Newcastle.
The Norwegian is a clinical finisher and will be keen to bounce back from his lack of impact in Madrid, while Kevin De Bruyne has been a magician in big games for City and can turn the tide of the match at any moment.
Head-to-Head
The Gunners are on a roll and have gone unbeaten in each of the last three meetings between the sides.
Those meetings include a 1-0 home win in October 2023 and a 1-1 draw in September 2025.
Both of those results came in the Premier League.
Arsenal sit top of the table with 67 from 30, while City are second with 60 from 29.
Key Players
Declan Rice has controlled the midfield, providing stability to allow Bukayo Saka to flourish as their main attacking threat.
Kai Havertz has become their penalty-taker and a late-game specialist.
Antoine Semenyo has made an instant impact at the Etihad, coming off the bench to score the winner at Leeds.
Omar Marmoush has been a revelation as a goal threat from the bench, scoring a brace against Newcastle.
Erling Haaland is a clinical finisher and will be keen to bounce back from his lack of impact in Madrid.
Kevin De Bruyne has been a magician in big games for City and can turn the tide of the match at any moment.
Betting Insights
Arsenal to win at 2.32.
Man City at 2.98.
Draw priced at 3.25.
Both teams to score at 1.73.
Prediction
Our pick: Draw at 3.25.
Expect a cagey affair that could go to extra time or penalties.
The winner may be decided by one moment of quality or a well-rehearsed set-piece routine.
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FAQ
Arsenal vs Manchester City – Which team has the stronger record over their last 5 matches?
Over their last 5 matches, Arsenal have tallied 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses. In the same span, Manchester City have managed 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 defeats.
Who got on the scoresheet in the most recent Arsenal vs Manchester City fixture?
During the last Arsenal vs Manchester City encounter, the goals came from Mathis Rayan Cherki, Kai Havertz, Erling Haaland.
Who leads defensively this EFL Cup 2025/2026 season – Arsenal or Manchester City?
The EFL Cup 2025/2026’s best defence belongs to Manchester City, who have shipped just 2 goals in 6 matches and kept 4 clean sheets. Their average goals conceded per game stands at only 0.33.
