The first silverware of the 2025/26 season in England will be up for grabs on Sunday when Arsenal and Manchester City come head-to-head in the EFL Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
With Bet9ja live streaming the big game, fans can watch the drama unfold live while following the latest betting markets as the ties reach their decisive moments!
Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Sunday 22 March, 17:30
Wembley Stadium
Arsenal currently remain in the fight for all four major trophies, with the Gunners top of the English Premier League, in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, into the quarter-finals of the Champions League and in the final of the EFL Cup.
The Gunners will be looking to get over the line on Sunday to pick up their first trophy since lifting the FA Cup in 2020, as well as giving them a boost towards their quadruple hopes this term.
Arsenal are in stunning form coming into this clash, remaining undefeated in their last 14 matches across all competitions, recording 11 wins and three draws in that time, and the Gunners will be the favourites on Sunday.
In comparison, Manchester City are hoping to lift the trophy and give themselves a boost in their chase for the English Premier League title, with the Citizens currently trailing the Gunners by nine points, albeit with a game in hand over Arsenal.
A win in the cup final could give Man City a much-needed boost in confidence, as well as denting Arsenal’s belief of getting over the line and finally ending their long wait for a major trophy.
However, Pep Guardiola’s side are in underwhelming form coming into this fixture, losing two, drawing two and winning only one of their last five matches across all competitions, including devastatingly crashing out of the Champions League with a 5-1 aggregate loss to Real Madrid.
Man City also have a lacklustre record in this fixture in recent years, failing to beat Arsenal since April 2023, losing three and drawing three of their six meetings since that clash.
Team News
Arsenal may be without three players due to injury issues, with Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber all doubts due to knocks.
Eberechi Eze has been in improved form in recent weeks, including netting four goals in his last seven matches, and after also scoring the winner for Crystal Palace in last year’s FA Cup final against Man City, the attacking midfielder will be hopeful of repeating his heroics on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Josko Gvardiol is ruled out until at least June of this year due to a broken leg, meaning Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias are likely to continue in central defence.
Rayan Cherki has been a shining light in Man City’s recent struggles, and the attacking midfielder should start behind Erling Haaland in attack at Wembley.
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Martinelli; Gyokeres
Manchester City Predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Khusanov, Nouri; Silva, Rodri, Cherki; Doku, Semenyo; Haaland
Watch on Bet9ja
Bet9ja Live Streaming allows you to watch top football action as it happens, while also following live betting markets.
To access live streaming:
- Ensure you have a minimum of N200 in your account
- Head to the Live or match event section
- Look for the video recorder icon on the game
- Click the match event to start watching
You can watch in a pop-up window and still browse markets or place live bets as the game unfolds!
Bet9ja Tips
Arsenal are in significantly stronger form heading into this clash and also have a formidable recent record against Manchester City, leading us to expect the Gunners to end their long wait for a major trophy with a win. You can get odds for Arsenal to win inside 90 minutes of 2.42 with Bet9ja.
Eze has been in improved form for Arsenal recently, particularly in front of goal, and after also netting the winner in last year’s FA Cup final against Manchester City, we believe the attacking midfielder will score again here. You can get odds for Eze to score anytime of 4.00.
Bet9ja Odds (at time of writing): Arsenal win: 2.42, Draw: 3.25, Manchester City win: 3.10 (inside 90 minutes)
