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Man City defender joins Guehi in missing cup final

Manchester City's preparations for the Carabao Cup final have been rocked by a major injury blow to defensive linchpin Ruben Dias. The Portugal international is set to miss the Wembley showdown against Arsenal, leaving Pep Guardiola with a significant selection headache in the heart of his backline hours before the match.

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Gabriel lauds bitter rival Haaland as 'toughest opponent'

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes admits that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been his “toughest opponent” down the years, with the pair establishing a bitter rivalry. While they have clashed on a regular basis in Premier League action, there is plenty of respect between the duo. They are poised to lock horns again in the 2026 Carabao Cup final.

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Why key Man City star is out of Carabao Cup final

Manchester City will be without key January signing Marc Guehi for their Carabao Cup final showdown against Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday. Despite other winter arrivals being eligible, the England international has been sidelined by a new rule. Pep Guardiola has been left exasperated after the former Crystal Palace defender was officially ruled out.

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Chappell Roan bizarrely blasted by ex-Chelsea & Arsenal star

Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has publicly lambasted pop sensation Chappell Roan following an allegedly aggressive encounter at a hotel in Sao Paulo. The Italy international claimed that a member of the singer's security team targeted his 11-year-old stepdaughter, leaving the young fan in tears after a simple breakfast interaction.

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Saka reveals 'humble' secrets behind Arsenal's quadruple charge

Bukayo Saka has lifted the lid on life inside Arsenal's dressing room as the Gunners continue to chase a historic quadruple, and the message from the club's starboy sounds remarkably similar to the message Erling Haaland gave Mikel Arteta last season. The England international insists his side are "staying humble", as they prepare to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

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Time for Haaland to stay humble & end Wembley hoodoo

"It sharpens your mind, and there are clear similarities to football," said Erling Haaland when he announced his investment in the Total Chess World Championship this week. "You have to think quickly, trust your instincts, and think several moves ahead. Strategy and planning are everything." The Manchester City striker’s strategy cannot be faulted except at one stadium in particular: Wembley.

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Arsenal Carabao Cup win would finally signal changing of guard

Arsenal will look to end their six-year trophy drought on Sunday when they take on rivals Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Going back even further, the Gunners haven't won silverware in front of live fans since their 2017 FA Cup triumph, a time when Arsene Wenger was still manager and Mikel Arteta had just completed his first season as Pep Guardiola's assistant.

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Raya reveals he could've joined major European club before Arsenal

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has revealed that he could have joined Bayern Munich instead of the Gunners, before developing into a likely Premier League title winner in north London. The Spain international has become one of the best stoppers in Europe under Mikel Arteta's tutelage but it nearly didn't come to pass at all, given the interest from the Bundesliga giants.

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Arteta provides Timber & Odegaard fitness updates

The Gunners have been sweating over the fitness of Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Odegaard hasn't featured since the draw with Brentford last month, while Timber was forced off during the 2-0 victory against Everton last Saturday. Their absence is felt, but Mikel Arteta remains hopeful.

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Carragher: Arsenal have turned neutral fans against them

Jamie Carragher claims we are in a "strange new world" where neutrals favour Man City over Arsenal for the Premier League title, as well as this weekend’s Carabao Cup final. He argues that Mikel Arteta’s pragmatic "win-at-all-costs" style, plus a polarising fanbase, has flipped the "anyone but City" sentiment into a resounding "anyone but Arsenal."

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Arsenal defender Mosquera wins first Spain call-up

Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has been called up to the Spain squad for the first time ahead of their international friendlies against Serbia and Egypt. Luis de la Fuente has also called Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia into his squad ahead of his potential debut, as Spain ramp up preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

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How Arteta turned sizzling Arsenal-City rivalry on its head

The last time Manchester City and Arsenal faced each other in the League Cup final, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta sat side by side in the Wembley dugout as head coach and assistant before celebrating as their City team destroyed the Gunners 3-0 and claimed the first of piece of silverware of the former's time in England. The rampant win only crystalized the widening gap between the two clubs.

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Arsenal scramble to meet Dowman demand

Arsenal are facing an unprecedented scramble behind the scenes as staff rush to satisfy the soaring demand for Max Dowman merchandise. The 16-year-old sensation has become the hottest name in North London following his historic exploits on the pitch.

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Shearer: Arsenal quadruple is on

Football fans are bracing for a seismic showdown this Sunday at Wembley as Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Alan Shearer has heightened the stakes by suggesting a Gunners victory could pave the way for a historic quadruple. With both teams under immense pressure, this final could define the entire season of each club.

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Everton told how to keep Utd & Arsenal-linked 'one-off talent'

Everton have been advised on how supposed interest from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal in “one-off talent” Iliman Ndiaye can be fended off. Ex-Toffees striker Andy Gray is a big fan of the Senegal international and can see why he is “attracting a lot of attention”. The Scot has told GOAL what could happen in the summer transfer window of 2026.

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City star Doku targets Carabao Cup final 'cure'

Jeremy Doku has called on his Manchester City team-mates to use Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Arsenal as a "good cure" for their recent European disappointment. After a bruising Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid, the Belgian winger insists that securing silverware at Wembley is the priority. With a domestic treble still a mathematical possibility, Doku believes the squad must move on quickly to rescue their season.

Frequently asked questions

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.