League Cup

Arsenal have confirmed the kit they will be wearing against Manchester City for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon.

After Arsenal lost 2-1 at home to Östersunds FK on Thursday night, it’s probably fair to say that Gooners aren’t expecting much from the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday.

Arsenal face Manchester City on Sunday in the Carabao Cup final and it’s likely that Arsene Wenger will put out his strongest side possible.

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Despite Pep Guardiola confirming on Friday that Raheem Sterling was suffering with a muscular problem and was therefore a doubt for the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal, it seems the 23-year-old has been ruled fit after all.

After all the confusion this week over which colour shorts Arsenal will wear in the League Cup final, let’s clear up what happened, and why.

The curse of the blue kit struck again on Thursday, as Arsenal lost 2-1 to Östersunds FK, but why were the team wearing it at home in the first place?

Ahead of Arsenal’s League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley, Glenn Allen explained why he won’t be attending the showpiece event, and fans aren’t happy.

Arsene Wenger says Aaron Ramsey is a doubt for the League Cup final, as he struggles to recover from a groin issue. Here’s why losing him would be very bad news.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City’s second choice goalkeeper will be between the sticks for the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.

Manchester City have announced that Gabriel Jesus was in training on Friday, as he makes his return from injury ahead of the League Cup final next weekend.

Craig Pawson will referee the League Cup final between Manchester City and Arsenal next Sunday, and City fans aren’t happy about it.

The EFL have appointed Craig Pawson to referee the League Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City on Sunday 25th February.

League Cup final tickets are now on sale to all Gold and Platinum members, after failing to sell out in the original booking periods.

If Manchester City play their back-up goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, against Arsenal in the League Cup final in February, the Gunners will have faced a City back-up shot-stopper in every round.

Former Arsenal striker Jay Bothroyd is delighted the Gunners are in the Carabao Cup final, but feels it sums up Arsene Wenger’s demise, as it was considered a throwaway competition.

Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas will miss the second leg of the League Cup semi-final against the Gunners on Wednesday.

Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal aren’t the favourites going into their League Cup tie against Chelsea, but points out that the Gunners will try and take advantage of playing at home.

Arsenal’s season could hinge on Wednesday night’s meeting with Chelsea, with victory putting the Gunners in the Carabao Cup final against Bristol City or Manchester…

Whether Arsenal beat Chelsea on Wednesday and make the League Cup final hinges entirely on the Gunners’ ability to deliver under pressure on home soil.