{"id":666956,"date":"2026-03-22T05:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=666956"},"modified":"2026-03-22T03:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T07:33:13","slug":"arsenal-vs-manchester-city-team-news-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/03\/22\/arsenal-vs-manchester-city-team-news-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Manchester City: Team News and Predicted Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the Arsenal<\/span><\/a> vs Manchester City Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium<\/span><\/a>. First in the Premier League, play second in this domestic cup final showdown. The Gunners will be confident of winning, having stretched their lead to nine points in the table.<\/p>\n

Manchester City have exited the Champions League, and drawn their last two league games, falling further behind Arsenal. A win for Mikel Arteta\u2019s team will keep their quadruple hopes alive.<\/p>\n

Carabao Cup Final: Team News and Predicted Lineups for Arsenal vs Manchester City<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/b> Sunday, March 22, 2026<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b> Wembley Stadium<\/p>\n

Kick-off:<\/b> 16:30 GMT<\/p>\n

Last meeting:<\/b> Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City (September 21, 2025).<\/p>\n

Referee:<\/b> Peter Bankes<\/span><\/p>\n

Current odds: <\/b>Arsenal 11\/8, Manchester City 12\/5, Draw 12\/5.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal Team News<\/h3>\n

In his pre-match press conference<\/span><\/a>, Arteta was asked about the latest injury news and said:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have another training session [on Saturday], so the ones that are in contention hopefully can give us good news.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the availability of Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber, the Gunners boss said: \u201cWe have another session, so let\u2019s see if they can make it.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the difficulties of picking a 20-man squad, Arteta said: \u201cEspecially because everybody has been involved in the competition, and on the last day when you have the option to be at Wembley, not to give the opportunity for someone to be there, it\u2019s difficult. So, yes, it’s something to think about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Discussing Kepa starting, Arteta said: \u201cWe will see how everybody is [after training on Saturday], and then we\u2019ll make the decision.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Manchester City Team News<\/h3>\n

During the pre-final press conference, Pep Guardiola confirmed James Trafford will start in goal: “For the team it’s a big moment,” Guardiola said.<\/p>\n

Discussing Erling Haaland, Guardiola said: \u201cI’m pretty sure he’s focused, like all of us. I did not speak with him; we’ve had two days off. I’m pretty sure he’s ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

Josko Gvardiol remains injured<\/a><\/span>, with Max Alleyne likely returning to the squad.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n

Kepa
\nTimber
\nSaliba
\nGabriel
\nHincapie
\nZubimendi
\nRice
\nSaka
\nEze
\nTrossard
\nGyokeres<\/p>\n

Manchester City Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n

Trafford<\/span>
\nNunes
\nKhusanov<\/span>
\nDias<\/span>
\nAit-Nouri<\/span>
\nBernardo<\/span>
\nRodri<\/span>
\nCherki<\/span>
\nSemenyo<\/span>
\nO\u2019Reilly<\/span>
\nHaaland<\/span><\/p>\n

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