Manchester City claimed a thrilling Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal, derailing the Gunners’ quadruple hopes.
Nico O’Reilly scored twice as City secured a convincing win at Wembley.
Stand-in Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga gifted City the opener, fumbling Rayan Cherki’s cross to allow O’Reilly to pounce on 60 minutes.
O’Reilly doubled City’s lead four minutes later, converting Matheus Nunes’ cross.
Arsenal pushed hard for a response, with Riccardo Calafiori hitting a post and Gabriel Jesus striking the crossbar, but City held on to secure Pep Guardiola’s 19th trophy in 10 seasons.
The defeat is a significant blow to Mikel Arteta’s side, who had aimed to end a six-year trophy drought and secure an unprecedented quadruple.
City, meanwhile, narrowed the gap to nine points behind Arsenal in the Premier League, with a game in hand and a trip to the Etihad Stadium looming for Arteta’s men.
Carabao Cup: City Stun Arsenal, End Gunners’ Quadruple Bid
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