Arsenal vs Man City LIVE: Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber missing, Havertz and White start

Arsenal corner

First of the game for the Gunners as the big centre-halves move into the City box.

City clear and Arsenal get the throw. Headed out to White the long ball is too long and goes out for a goal kick. Arsenal very much on top so far.

HUGE CHANCE!

Kai Havertz in behind and Bukayo Saka too! Trafford saves twice!

In again!

Gyokeres gets in behind and to the touchline and but the cross across is not powerful and City clear.

Gyokeres offside

Through and in on goal but the flag is up.

Gabriel vs Haaland

Already a battle off the ball between the two! This could be fun.

Kick-off!

Here we go! Can Arsenal claim victory in their first final in nearly six years!

Arsenal fans have been brilliant

What a noise they have made even before kick-off. The Wembley press box is in the Man City end and their noise is far louder.

Gabriel Magalhaes aim revealed despite reaching Arsenal peak as Erling Haaland admission made

Gabriel Magalhaes says he must “stay humble” amid talk of personal glory in a season of potential multiple major successes for Arsenal ahead of the Carabao Cup final.

Sitting down with the Gunners stalwart, despite his relaxed persona, it was unsurprising just how alert and aware the 28-year-old was throughout the conversation. The Brazilian even detected a Mancunian accent of one of the reporters in the group, saying with a glare that became a wide smile: “You’re from Manchester? What are you doing here?... I am joking.”

Many a centre-forward has shuddered in the face of one half of the Gunners’ imposing centre-back pairing. Gabriel and William Saliba have helped give Arsenal a foundation that has established itself as one of Europe’s most impressive sides.

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Gabriel Magalhaes has the perfect message for Arsenal ahead of Manchester City Carabao Cup final

Gabriel Magalhaes says Arsenal are “ready” to take the next step and win their first trophy in nearly six years in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners will face a Manchester City side who have conquered every competition, while Mikel Arteta and his squad hope this will be the first of many.

Speaking ahead of the clash at Wembley, it was clear the Brazilian centre-half was relishing the opportunity to lock horns with their Premier League rivals.

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What are the odds?

Arsenal 8/15

Man City 5/4

Odds courtesy of Betfair.

Arsenal have invited the class of 1993 squad to this fixture, who last won the trophy.

⁠Up to 17 members of the squad will be attending with a guest. ⁠⁠Squad of 1993 attending:

Lee Dixon, Steve Morrow ,Lorna Campbell (Kevin’s sister), Martin Keown, Nigel Winterburn, David Seaman, David O’Leary, Paul Davis, Ian Selley, David Hillier, Steve Bould, Anders Limpar, John Jensen, Jimmy Carter, Mark Flatts, Martin Keown

Man City team confirmed

Man City: Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, O’Reilly, Rodri, Silva, Semenyo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland.

Subs: Donnarumma, Reijnders, Stones, Marmoush, Kovacic, Nico, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Foden.

Arsenal team confirmed

Arsenal: Kepa, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.

Subs: Raya, Mosquera, Jesus, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.

Mikel Arteta reveals what Arsenal squad must do to beat Man City and win Carabao Cup

Mikel Arteta has given his Arsenal players a simple instruction to win the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.

After close to six years since the last piece of major silverware, the Gunners could finally end a trophy drought that has crept up on them despite their competitive title-chasing streak.

In that time, however, Arteta believes his team have learned plenty, and the experience they have gained gives them a chance to justify their presence at this stage.

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Eze rumours

There are some rumours circulating that Eberechi Eze might have picked up a knock in training. He could therefore miss out on the starting XI.

Arsenal get guaranteed Carabao Cup final boost six years in the making to help break Man City

Arsenal are set to play their first Wembley cup final since the FA Cup victory over Chelsea in 2020. Their opponents, the team who the Gunners eliminated at the semi-final stage nearly six years ago, are Manchester City.

This cup final, famously, came during Mikel Arteta’s first season in charge, having taken over the previous December. It was not even his first full season, and had taken over a side who, under Unai Emery, had both lost their way on the pitch and behind the scenes.

Mistakes were frequent, and efficiency was non-existent. Yet, the Spaniard found a way to win, much to do with a system change, which, if you look at Arteta’s more recent sides, is a total contrast.

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Arsenal predicted XI vs Man City with Kai Havertz decision and big Carabao Cup final changes

Arsenal play Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon at Wembley Stadium. The Gunners will be looking to win their first major piece of silverware since 2020, when Mikel Arteta picked up his first trophy during his first season in charge.

Arteta’s side has been on a journey since then, with the entire project aiming to turn the club into a multiple-trophy-winning side. However, despite coming extremely close in the Premier League, this is the first cup final since that previous victory during the pandemic.

This means, of course, that it is the first time Arsenal supporters have been allowed into a stadium for a final for quite some time, creating a different environment entirely. There are some questions over some players in the squad which Arteta will be hoping are available.

Read who football.london predicts will start here.

Arsenal Carabao Cup final line ups decided as Kepa decision made amid striker disagreement

Arsenal are gunning for their first piece of silverware of the season as they prepare to go head-to-head with Premier League title rivals Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.

Mikel Arteta is waiting to learn if captain Martin Odegaard and right-back Jurrien Timber are available, though the Dutchman is seemingly more likely than the playmaker to return to the fold.

Arteta faces a massive call between the sticks as Kepa Arrizabalaga has started all of the club's League Cup matches on the road to Wembley. But there is still a chance David Raya could get the nod.

Read our football.london reporters' XIs for Sunday's mouthwatering showdown here.

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