Attendance: 85,671
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EFL Cup | Final
Feb 25, 2018 at 4.30pm UK
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0-3
Reaction
![Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016 Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vincent Kompany hails EFL Cup final goal as an "unbelievable experience"
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany describes his goal in the EFL Cup final as an "unbelievable experience".
Feb 27, 12:39
![Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016 Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan: 'No time to enjoy EFL Cup final win'
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan admits that he and the rest of the team have not had time to celebrate winning the EFL Cup.
Feb 26, 20:22
![Fernandinho in action for Manchester City on December 13, 2017 Fernandinho in action for Manchester City on December 13, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right not to send off Fernandinho in EFL Cup final'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was correct not to send off Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 26, 19:30
![Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017 Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dermot Gallagher: 'No issues with second Manchester City goal in EFL Cup final'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher dismisses claims by Arsene Wenger that Manchester City's second goal in the EFL Cup final should have been disallowed.
Feb 26, 19:14
![Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017 Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere hits out at EFL Cup final referee
Midfielder Jack Wilshere claims that Arsenal were on the wrong end of three important refereeing decisions in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 26, 18:54
![Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015 Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gary Neville: 'Salford City have never played as badly as Arsenal'
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville claims that Salford City - which he co-owns - have never performed as badly as Arsenal did in Sunday's EFL Cup final.
Feb 26, 15:42
![Paul Merson in action for Arsenal Paul Merson in action for Arsenal](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal players to blame'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson insists that the players - and not head coach Arsene Wenger - should take the blame for Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Feb 26, 12:46
![Paul Merson in action for Arsenal Paul Merson in action for Arsenal](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paul Merson blasts Arsenal following EFL Cup defeat
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson accuses the Gunners of treating Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City as "a testimonial".
Feb 26, 12:07
![Fernandinho celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018 Fernandinho celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Fernandinho injured in EFL Cup win
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that midfielder Fernandinho was injured in the club's EFL Cup final victory over Arsenal on Sunday.
Feb 26, 11:30
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City's "outstanding" second-half display
Pep Guardiola admits that it was "important" Manchester City got the better of Arsenal to win the EFL Cup and now hopes to add two more trophies to the collection.
Feb 25, 20:23
![Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018 Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kevin De Bruyne calls on Manchester City to 'maintain focus'
Kevin De Bruyne talks up the potential of Manchester City to dominate at home and abroad after winning their first piece of silverware under Pep Guardiola.
Feb 25, 20:11
![Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017 Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester City deserved to win'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger concedes that his side were second best in their EFL Cup final meeting with Manchester City, and turns attention back to the Premier League.
Feb 25, 20:00
![Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne side by side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018 Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne side by side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kyle Walker: 'First major trophy has been long time coming'
Kyle Walker says that winning a trophy "has been a long time coming", having played a full part in Manchester City's 3-0 win over Arsenal in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 25, 19:36
![Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017 Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gary Neville blasts "pathetic" Arsenal in EFL Cup final
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville lays into Arsenal during Sunday's EFL Cup final between the Gunners and Manchester City.
Feb 25, 19:01
![Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016 Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vincent Kompany delighted with Wembley success
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany reveals his delight as Pep Guardiola's side overcome Arsenal to win the EFL Cup at Wembley.
Feb 25, 18:48
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-0 in the EFL Cup final to win the competition for a fifth time, thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 3-0 win over Arsenal, as the Citizens lifted the EFL Cup for a fifth time.
Team News
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey starts for the Gunners in the EFL Cup final against Manchester City.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Head to Head
Nov 5, 2017 2.15pm
Apr 23, 2017 3pm
Semi-Finals
Arsenal
2-1
Man City
Apr 2, 2017 4pm
Dec 18, 2016 4pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017 Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola: 'I wanted to play for Arsenal but Arsene Wenger turned me down'
Pep Guardiola admits that he wanted to turn out for Arsenal during his playing days but Arsene Wenger rejected the Spaniard.
Feb 25, 13:48
![Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017 Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger: 'EFL Cup is the missing piece'
Arsene Wenger agrees with the notion that the EFL Cup is the "missing piece" to his time as Arsenal boss as the Gunners prepare to face Manchester City in the final.
Feb 25, 13:34
![Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017 Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hector Bellerin: 'Arsenal should win EFL Cup for Arsene Wenger'
Hector Bellerin is eager for Arsenal to beat Manchester City in the EFL Cup final and give Arsene Wenger the one domestic trophy that has eluded him thus far.
Feb 25, 12:48
![Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018 Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aymeric Laporte: 'EFL Cup win would be a step forward'
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte says that he is focused on taking a "big step forward" by winning the EFL Cup on Sunday.
Feb 25, 10:55
![Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017 Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola: 'Gabriel Jesus, Leroy Sane will be fit'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that striker Gabriel Jesus and midfielder Leroy Sane could play a part in Sunday's EFL Cup final against Arsenal.
Feb 25, 10:43
![Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton on February 3, 2018 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton on February 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be sharper'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be sharper for the EFL Cup final on Sunday, having not featured for the Gunners in two weeks.
Feb 25, 10:30
![Referee Craig Pawson checks VAR during the FA Cup fourth round clash between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on January 27, 2018 Referee Craig Pawson checks VAR during the FA Cup fourth round clash between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on January 27, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
VAR messages to appear on big screen during EFL Cup final
VAR messages will appear on the big screen at Wembley Stadium during the EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Feb 23, 19:38
![Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017 Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger pays tribute to Kevin De Bruyne
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that his team will have to be wary of "exceptional" Kevin De Bruyne in Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City.
Feb 23, 19:27
![Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017 Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Charlie Nicholas: 'EFL Cup vital for Arsene Wenger'
Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas claims that Sunday's EFL Cup final will play a key role in the future of Arsene Wenger.
Feb 23, 18:05
![Claudio Bravo celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017 Claudio Bravo celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola to give Claudio Bravo nod to start against Arsenal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola intends to stick with Claudio Bravo for Sunday's EFL Cup final clash with Arsenal, despite calls for Ederson to start at Wembley.
Feb 23, 14:34
![Raheem Sterling celebrates with Sergio Aguero after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018 Raheem Sterling celebrates with Sergio Aguero after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Raheem Sterling doubtful for EFL Cup final due to muscular injury
Pep Guardiola "does not know" if Raheem Sterling will recover from a muscular injury in time to face Arsenal in Sunday's EFL Cup final.
Feb 23, 14:25
![Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017 Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jack Wilshere: 'Arsenal have unfinished business in EFL Cup'
Jack Wilshere hopes to finally add the EFL Cup to his list of honours when Arsenal face Manchester City in this weekend's final at Wembley Stadium.
Feb 23, 14:14
![Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017 Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:49
![Kolo Toure in action for Manchester City Kolo Toure in action for Manchester City](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kolo Toure backs Manchester City to win EFL Cup final
Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Kolo Toure backs City to beat the Gunners in the final of the EFL Cup on Sunday.
Feb 23, 11:55
![Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018 Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger hopeful over Aaron Ramsey fitness for EFL Cup final
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes to have both Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil available to face Manchester City in the EFL Cup final this weekend.
Feb 23, 09:56
![Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017 Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sergio Aguero's record vs. Arsenal
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley, Sports Mole looks at Sergio Aguero's past record against the Gunners.
Feb 22, 12:11
![Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017 Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kyle Walker aiming to "get one over" on Arsenal in EFL Cup final
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker stands by his decision to leave Tottenham Hotspur last summer, as he prepares to pick up his first piece of silverware.
Feb 22, 11:10
![David Ospina makes a save during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016 David Ospina makes a save during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger: 'David Ospina to start against Manchester City'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that David Ospina will start in goal for the EFL Cup final on Sunday.
Feb 21, 14:21
![Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018 Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'still sweating over Aaron Ramsey fitness'
Arsenal are reportedly still sweating over the fitness of midfielder Aaron Ramsey ahead of the EFL Cup final with Manchester City at Wembley.
Feb 20, 20:20
![David Ospina makes a save during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016 David Ospina makes a save during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech expects David Ospina to play in EFL Cup final
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech expects David Ospina to start in Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City.
Feb 20, 12:29
![Arsenal's Arsene Wenger offers a hand to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola following the FA Cup semi-final on April 23, 2017 Arsenal's Arsene Wenger offers a hand to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola following the FA Cup semi-final on April 23, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger: 'Pep Guardiola a better manager than me'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola has surpassed him as a manager ahead of their EFL Cup final showdown.
Feb 19, 12:13
![Claudio Bravo celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017 Claudio Bravo celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola: 'Claudio Bravo to start in EFL Cup final'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that Claudio Bravo will start in goal for the EFL Cup final against Arsenal on Sunday.
Feb 19, 11:34
![Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018 Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger: 'Aaron Ramsey a doubt for EFL Cup final'
Aaron Ramsey is a doubt for Arsenal's EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 25, Arsene Wenger reveals.
Feb 14, 20:43