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Your support makes all the difference.The season’s first piece of silverware is up for grabs at Wembley Stadium today, as Premier League table toppers Manchester City take on FA Cup holders Arsenal in an eagerly anticipated EFL Cup final.
Both sides have named their strongest possible sides as they look to enter the business end of the season with a cup win – although David Ospina does start in goal for Arsenal ahead of their usual number one, Petr Cech.
You can be sure both Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger will be desperate to win at Wembley today, especially as neither has won the League Cup before. Guardiola is still waiting on his first trophy as City boss, while Wenger has won three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and seven Community Shields – but no League Cup.
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Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
Sergio Ageruo has scored in each of his last five appearances against Arsenal. He just loves playing the Gunners.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
29: Leroy Sane is causing problems for Hector Bellerin, who was booked early in the game. He wins his side a corner which is worked short to Ilkay Gundogan. He plays it towards Vincent Kompany who rises highest but heads over.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
31: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has the chance to run through on goal but instead squares the ball to Jack Wilshere. On the volley, Wilshere has Kyle Walker for company but fires well over.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
32: Aaron Ramsey catches David Silva's head with a high boot and picks up a yellow card.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
34: Sead Kolasinac concedes a free kick with a foul on Kyle Walker. David Silva takes the free kick from the right wing Sergio Aguero heads over from the front post.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
36: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is playing in the clear but Vincent Kompany catches up with the forward as he charges in on goal and with a very well timed tackle, he stole back the ball and cleared.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
36: Fernandinho is next into the book after catching Jack Wilshere late.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
Claudio Bravo celebrates providing the assist for Sergio Aguero's opening goal.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City
39: Sergio Aguero is allowed to advance into the penalty area and from the left side he chips the ball towards the back post. Laurent Koscielny hooks the ball from the line only as far as Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian fires a volley into the ground but only finds the side netting.
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