Pep Guardiola danced down Wembley’s touchline as Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 to claim a record fifth EFL Cup under his reign.
Nico O’Reilly’s quickfire double sealed the win, while goalkeeper James Trafford’s triple save kept Arsenal at bay.
Guardiola’s exuberant celebrations showed his hunger for trophies remains undimmed.
For Mikel Arteta, it was another painful setback. His decision to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga backfired when the keeper spilled a routine cross for City’s opener.
Arsenal, chasing their first silverware since 2020, looked timid and were overwhelmed after the break.
Guardiola now stands alone ahead of Sir Alex Ferguson in League Cup triumphs, while Arsenal must regroup to keep their Premier League and Champions League hopes alive.
