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Arsenal close in on first trophy since 2020 after setting up Carabao Cup final with Man City
Arsenal are one game away from ending their long wait for major silverware after securing a place in the 2026 Carabao Cup final, where they will face Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday, March 22.
The Gunners sealed their spot on Tuesday, February 3, completing a 4–2 aggregate victory over Chelsea in the semi-finals. Holding a 3–2 advantage from the first leg, Arsenal approached the return fixture at the Emirates Stadium with control and composure, knowing there would be no extra time scenario unless Chelsea overturned the deficit.
Mikel Arteta’s side dominated possession against a cautious Chelsea team and eventually put the tie beyond doubt deep into stoppage time. Substitute Kai Havertz struck in the 97th minute, breaking clear on the counter, rounding goalkeeper Robert Sánchez, and finishing calmly against his former club to secure a 1–0 win on the night. The result ended Arsenal’s run of four consecutive Carabao Cup semi-final defeats and marked their first appearance in the competition’s final since 2018.
Manchester City confirmed their place in the final the following evening, Wednesday, February 4, with a commanding display against holders Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. Already leading 2–0 from the first leg, Pep Guardiola’s side completed a 5–1 aggregate victory with another dominant performance.
City wasted little time asserting their authority as Omar Marmoush, starting in place of Erling Haaland, capitalised on a defensive lapse inside six minutes. The forward added a second midway through the first half before Reijnders struck shortly before the interval to effectively kill the contest. Newcastle responded after the break through a fine Anthony Elanga effort, but City comfortably saw out the game to reach their 10th Carabao Cup final.
For Arsenal, the final presents a major opportunity to lift their first major trophy since the 2020 FA Cup, when they defeated Chelsea 2–1 at Wembley during the COVID-19 pandemic. That victory, inspired by a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, delivered Arteta’s first silverware as a head coach and made him the first Arsenal manager to win a major trophy in his debut season since George Graham in 1986–87.
Although the Gunners claimed the FA Community Shield in 2023 after beating Manchester City on penalties, the Carabao Cup offers a chance to end their wait for major honours. With Arsenal currently six points clear at the top of the Premier League, through to the knockout stages of the Champions League and still competing in the FA Cup, the season remains alive on multiple fronts.
City, meanwhile, arrive at Wembley seeking to add another domestic title under Guardiola, setting up a high-stakes final between two of England’s strongest sides.
Defending champions Medeama SC will be at home to Swedru All Blacks at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.
The home team has been excellent at home, winning all four of its games while scoring nine and conceding just two, which makes them a formidable side at home.
They are returning home following a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.
The Black Magicians were on a three-match winning run, but it came to a crashing halt following a 2-1 loss to AshantiGold last weekend.
They would hope to give a good account of themselves in Tarkwa.
Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Swedru All Blacks
Bibiani Gold Stars will host Aduana Stars at Dun’s Park in Bibiani.
Both teams are at opposite ends of the league table.
The Miners have struggled for consistency in the league so far, so it is hardly surprising that they occupy 15th spot with 10 points, just above the relegation zone – quite unusual for a former league champion.
Aduana have picked three wins from five games in the league.
Their most recent win was against the regional rivals, Berekum Chelsea through an Amankona brace.
They will hoping to repeat the dosage against a difficult opponent, Goldstars.
Bar Hearts of Oak, they are the second best defensive side in the league, with just 5 goals conceded.
Prediction: Gold Stars 2-1 Aduana Stars
Golden City Park will witness one of the weekend’s top fixtures between Berekum Chelsea and Kotoko in week ten of the 2026/7 Ghana Premier League.
Berekum Chelsea have endured a torrid campaign so far, having secured just three wins from nine games in the lead-up to their clash against the Porcupine Warriors.
They lost to Aduana Stars last weekend and will need to step up against the Kumasi-based club, who are coming to town for what promises to be a cliffhanger.
They sit 11th with 11 points from nine games, scoring 10 and conceding 11.
Meanwhile, the former champions have underwhelmed this season.
They have gathered 13 points from nine games, scoring and conceding 10 goals apiece.
The Porcupine Warriors are still seeking consistency, which will make this a dicey game at Golden City Park.
Prediction: Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Asante Kotoko
The battle of the two Hearts will come off at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
The two teams have endured contrasting fortunes since the start of the season.
The home team surprisingly lost to newly promoted Debibi United last weekend, ending a four-match unbeaten run.
They boast the league’s best defensive record (only 3 goals conceded) and an outstanding home record—unbeaten at the UG Stadium this season (3 wins, 1 draw, and zero goals conceded).
This is a feat Coach Nebojsa Kapor will be hoping to protect, preserve, and continue against familiar foes.
Meanwhile, Heart of Lions arrive with renewed confidence after a 2-1 win over Bechem United that ended a three-game losing streak.
They are more open and higher-scoring than Hearts, but less consistent defensively.
This game has all to play for both teams looking to get a bit of the Premier League .
Prediction : Hearts of Oak 2-1 Heart of Lions
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