Arsenal’s journey in the Carabao Cup may have ended in disappointment on the pitch, but the competition still delivered a financial boost for the club.

After falling 2-0 to Manchester City in the final at Wembley, the Gunners were forced to settle for the runner-up prize — missing out on both silverware and a higher financial reward.

💰 How Much Did Arsenal Earn?

Arsenal accumulated their prize money step by step throughout the tournament:

• £10,000 – Third Round
• £15,000 – Fourth Round
• £25,000 – Quarter-finals
• £25,000 – Semi-finals

This meant they had already secured £75,000 before reaching the final.

Following their defeat to Manchester City, Arsenal received an additional £50,000 as runners-up, bringing their total Carabao Cup earnings to £125,000.

🏆 What They Missed Out On

Had Arsenal managed to beat City and lift the trophy, they would have earned £100,000 for winning the final alone — doubling the prize received for finishing second.

😡 From Trophy Dream to Financial Consolation

The loss was particularly painful given how the match unfolded. After a competitive first half, Arsenal lost control after the break, allowing Manchester City to dominate and secure a comfortable 2-0 victory.

While the financial reward offers some consolation, it does little to ease the frustration for fans, especially with the team missing a big opportunity to end their trophy drought.

🔥 Bigger Stakes Than Money

For a club of Arsenal’s stature, the Carabao Cup prize money is relatively modest. The real prize was always the trophy — and the momentum it could have brought for the remainder of the season.

Instead, Arsenal are left with £125,000 and plenty of questions after a second-half performance that ultimately cost them the final.