Why Arsenal's Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber missed Carabao Cup final as Mikel Arteta gives update

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on Ebere Eze, Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard before the Carabao Cup final

16:32, 22 Mar 2026Updated 16:33, 22 Mar 2026

Mikel Arteta explained why Ebere Eze, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber were all unavailable for Arsenal’s clash against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. The Gunners were facing City at Wembley Stadium as they looked to win the famous trophy for the first time since 1993.

Arsenal went into the game against City on the back of a win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League in midweek, while City were beaten by Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Arteta was handed a major selection blow before kick-off with news that Eze was ruled out for the clash against City with an injury, while Odegaard and Timber were also unavailable for the fixture.

“We tried everything, but unfortunately, him (Eze), Martin (Odegaard), Jurrien (Timber) and Mikel (Merino) are out,” Arteta told Sky Sports before kick-off.

“They [Odegaard and Timber] couldn't make it, so I think they will still be a couple of weeks," Arteta added. "Let's see after the international break if we have anybody back.”

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