Carabao Cup 2026 final: date and venue revealed | OneFootball

Arsenal reach the final, City on the brink: Wembley awaits its dream showdown

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Arsenal have booked their ticket to the English League Cup final (Carabao Cup) after knocking out Chelsea in the semi-finals.

Arsenal reach the final, City on the brink: Wembley awaits its dream showdown

The London club clinched a 1-0 victory in the second leg at Stamford Bridge, capitalising on their first-leg advantage (3-2) to seal qualification with a 4-2 aggregate score.

The decisive goal came deep into stoppage time (90+7), courtesy of German international Kai Havertz.

Meanwhile, Manchester City are just one step away from the final. The Citizens secured a crucial 2-0 win at St James' Park against Newcastle United in the first leg, putting themselves in a commanding position ahead of the return fixture.

Manchester City host the second leg tonight at the Etihad Stadium, aiming to confirm their away advantage and seal their place in the final. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (GMT).

The final will take place on March 22 at Wembley Stadium in London, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash between Arsenal and Man City.