Arsenal falls to Manchester City in League Cup final at Wembley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Arsenal's League Cup campaign culminated in a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at Wembley on June 20. The Gunners reached their first final since 2018, having navigated a challenging route, including victories over Brighton and Chelsea. Despite a strong season overall, including winning the Premier League, Arsenal's defeat marked another runners-up finish in the competition. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment after the match, emphasizing the emotional toll of the loss. Arsenal now holds the record for the most League Cup final defeats.
- •Arsenal defeated Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
- •City scored both goals in quick succession in the final.
- •Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard contributed in early rounds.
- •Arsenal now has seven League Cup runner-up medals.
- •The Gunners previously won the Cup in 1993.
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