Manchester City Archives: 02/2018

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.

James Olley wrote in the Evening Standard thaJames Olley wrote in the Evening Standard that starting David Ospina in the League Cup final is a ‘gamble’ that isn’t ‘worth the risk’, but is he being unfair on the keeper?
t starting David Ospina in the League Cup final is a ‘gamble’ that’s isn’t ‘worth the risk’, but is he being unfair on the keeper?

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.

This weekend, Arsenal will return to Wembley for a League Cup final for the first time in seven years, so let’s look at how things have changed in that time for the two finalists.

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.

Manchester City could complicate Arsenal’s negotiations for their next kit manufacturer deal when their current one expires in 2019.

Aaron Ramsey is in a race to be fit for the League Cup final this weekend, and according to reports he’s undergoing intensive treatment to make it back in time.

For the second time this season, Manchester City players have received no punishment for their part in post-match and off-field fracas after the FA reviewed their cup tie against Wigan Athletic.

Bacary Sagna admits he turned down the chance to train with Arsenal during his time without a club because he didn’t want to get in the way of players already at the club or block Mathieu Debuchy.

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.

Arsenal will wear all red during the Carabao Cup final clash against Manchester City and the majority of fans aren’t happy.

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.

Arsenal have the fourth most academy products playing in the Premier League this season, but they’re a way off Manchester United in first.

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

Ian Wright thinks making it back into the top four is pretty much an impossible task after the weekend’s loss to Tottenham, and Arsenal have to focus on the Europa League instead.

Manchester City have assembled the most expensive squad in football history, according to analysis by the CIES Football Observatory.

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