He Manchester City became champion of the Carabao Cup after beating Arsenal 2-0 in the final played in Wembleyachieving their first domestic title of the season and beating their direct rival in the fight for the Premier League.
Nico O’Reilly, the unexpected hero
The great protagonist of the final was the young Nico O’Reilly, who scored a double in just four minutes during the second half:
60′: first goal after a collective play
64′: final sentence for 2-0
His performance was decisive for City to secure their ninth League Cup, consolidating themselves as one of the historical dominators of the tournament.
Guardiola reaches a historic milestone
The victory also has a special value for Pep Guardiola, who achieved 40 titles in his coaching career, reaffirming his legacy as one of the most successful coaches of all time.
Guardiola’s notable honors:
Premier League: 6
Carabao Cup: 5
Champions League: 3
Club World Cup: 4
European Super Cup: 4
LaLiga: 3
Bundesliga: 3
FA Cup: 2
King’s Cup: 2
Other national and international titles
With Manchester City, the Spanish coach already has an impressive collection of trophies that defines an era in English football.
Blow to Arsenal at the key moment
The defeat is a hard blow for Arsenal, which aspired to a historic run of titles in this final stretch of the season.
The London team could not contain City’s dominance in the second half and was left without one of the key objectives of the season.
Wembley, witness to another historic night
Wembley Stadium was once again the scene of a memorable final, in which Manchester City reaffirmed its hierarchy in English football.
Keys to the final
Result: Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal
Goals: Nico O’Reilly (60′, 64′)
Title: 9th Carabao Cup for City
Guardiola: 40 titles as a coach
