Manchester City secured a 2–0 victory over Arsenal to win the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice to seal the triumph.
The breakthrough came after a costly error by Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who allowed a cross from Rayan Cherki to slip through his hands, gifting O’Reilly an easy opener in the second half. The young midfielder struck again just four minutes later to wrap up the win.
The victory marks City’s ninth League Cup title and a record fifth in the competition for manager Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta came under scrutiny for his decision to start Kepa ahead of first-choice goalkeeper David Raya—a move that ultimately proved costly.
Despite the setback, Arsenal remain in contention for major honours this season, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
For City, the win provides a significant boost after recent setbacks, including their Champions League exit, and could serve as momentum as they aim to close the gap in the league title race.
