The matchups for the 2025-26 EFL Cup final have been set, with Manchester City facing Arsenal. The two teams last met in the EFL Cup final in the 2017-18 season, when Mikel Arteta was still Manchester City's assistant manager.
On March 22nd local time, Manchester City and Arsenal will compete for the 2025-26 EFL Cup title.
The two teams last met in England's cup final (excluding the Community Shield) in the 2017-18 season, when Manchester City defeated Arsenal 3-0 at Wembley Stadium to win the title. Pep Guardiola won his first trophy as Manchester City manager, and current Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was Guardiola's assistant at that time.