Arsenal have officially revealed their starting lineup for the highly anticipated Carabao Cup final clash against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
Manager Mikel Arteta has made some bold selection decisions for one of the biggest matches of the season, naming a strong and attack-minded XI as the Gunners aim to lift their first major trophy in years.
🔴 Arsenal Starting XI vs Manchester City
- Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Defenders: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Piero Hincapié
- Midfielders: Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Kai Havertz
- Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyökeres
🪑 Substitutes
David Raya, Mosquera, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman
🔍 Key Talking Points
Arteta’s decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal confirms his trust in the Spaniard throughout this competition, despite strong competition from David Raya.
In defense, the pairing of Saliba and Gabriel provides stability, while Hincapié’s inclusion adds versatility on the left flank.
The midfield trio of Rice, Zubimendi, and Havertz offers a blend of control, physicality, and creativity — key against a dominant Manchester City side.
Up front, Arsenal rely on the pace and flair of Saka and Trossard, with Gyökeres leading the line as the main goal threat.
⚔️ High Stakes at Wembley
With Manchester City dealing with defensive absences and Arsenal coming into the game in strong form, this lineup signals clear attacking intent from Arteta.
All eyes are now on Wembley as Arsenal look to seize the moment and bring silverware back to North London in what promises to be a thrilling final.
