Manchester City beat Arsenal 2 0 in Carabao Cup final, ending Gunners’ quadruple hopes

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the Carabao Cup final, denying Mikel Arteta’s side a chance to complete a historic quadruple despite their strong Premier League campaign.

Manchester City secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, dealing a significant blow to the Gunners’ ambitions of winning four trophies this season. The result not only handed Pep Guardiola’s side another domestic title but also ended Arsenal’s pursuit of a historic quadruple.

Following the match, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta openly expressed his disappointment, admitting that the defeat was painful for both him and the team. Despite the setback, Arsenal remain in a strong position domestically, continuing to lead the English Premier League table with 70 points after 31 matches.

Manchester City, meanwhile, sit in second place with 61 points from 30 games and still have a game in hand, keeping the title race very much alive. The victory in the cup final could provide additional momentum for City as they continue to chase Arsenal in the league standings.

For Arsenal, the focus now shifts entirely to securing the Premier League title and finishing the season strongly, while City will look to build on this success and potentially challenge for further silverware.

The outcome highlights how fine the margins remain at the top of English football, where even dominant league form does not always translate into cup success.