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Arsenal Aims for EFL Cup Glory Against Underdog City

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, has urged Arsenal to attack in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City to end a six-year trophy drought.
Arsenal leads the Premier League by nine points and seeks its first English Football League Cup (EFL Cup) since 1993.
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, acknowledged his side's underdog status.
Arsenal are dealing with injuries to Martin Ødegaard and Jurriën Timber, but Arteta remains optimistic.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal's victory in the 1993 Football League Cup final against Sheffield Wednesday marked their first major trophy in nearly a decade. The match, held on April 18, 1993, ended 2-1 and was notable for being the first final where players wore squad numbers. This win set the stage for Arsenal's domestic cup double, as they also triumphed in the FA Cup final later that season.

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Story summary

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, has urged Arsenal to attack in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City to end a six-year trophy drought.
Arsenal leads the Premier League by nine points and seeks its first English Football League Cup (EFL Cup) since 1993.
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, acknowledged his side's underdog status.
Arsenal are dealing with injuries to Martin Ødegaard and Jurriën Timber, but Arteta remains optimistic.

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