Manchester City Wins 2026 EFL Cup Against Arsenal

In the 2026 EFL Cup final held at Wembley, Manchester City triumphed over Arsenal with a score of 2-0, marking their ninth EFL Cup title. Nico O'Reilly was the standout player, scoring both goals for City.

The first goal came in the 61st minute, assisted by Rayan Cherki, breaking a tightly contested match. Just four minutes later, O'Reilly struck again, converting a delivery from Matheu Nune, which solidified City's lead.

Throughout the match, Arsenal struggled to impose themselves, despite making several substitutions, including introducing Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus in an attempt to spark a comeback. Manchester City maintained composure and control, having held the match level at 0-0 for a significant period.

Arsenal's goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, received a yellow card early in the second half, and Abdukodir Khusanov was cautioned later in the game. This victory adds fresh momentum to Manchester City's campaign for the 2025-2026 season, while Arsenal will now focus on the Premier League title, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.