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Carabao Cup closing lineups confirmed as Arsenal determine on Gyokeres and Timber vs Man Metropolis

Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis go head-to-head at Wembley for the primary piece of silverware this season.

Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis meet as soon as once more within the Carabao Cup closing. (Picture: Getty) This text comprises affiliate hyperlinks, we’ll obtain a fee on any gross sales we generate from it. Be taught extra

Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis each have numerous choice dilemmas for Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola respectively, as they gear up for the Carabao Cup closing. Metropolis might be with out Marc Guehi, who’s controversially cup-tied following his exploits for Crystal Palace within the competitors. Antoine Semenyo, who additionally performed for Bournemouth within the cup earlier than becoming a member of Metropolis in January, is offered, nonetheless.

The Gunners could possibly be with out numerous key gamers, with Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze becoming a member of Martin Odegaard on the remedy desk. The trio didn’t prepare on Friday however will face late health exams to determine on their skill to play at Wembley. Right here, our Specific Sport writers decide our groups to play on Sunday.

Viktor Gyokeres could possibly be omitted in favour of Kai Havertz. (Picture: Getty)

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Manchester Metropolis

Trafford, like Kepa, retains his spot in aim because the cup keeper. Khusanov replaces the cup-tied Guehi. The 2 outfield adjustments from the midweek defeat to Actual Madrid see O’Reilly substitute Reijnders in midfield. The inconsistent Doku drops out for Semenyo. Captain Silva retains his beginning spot regardless of his first-ever profession crimson card in Europe. Cherki HAS to start out – he will be the maverick to unlock the cussed Arsenal defence.

Trafford; Nunes, Dias, Khusanov, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly, Bernardo; Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland

Arsenal: Kepa; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.

Man Metropolis: Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, O’Reilly; Rodri; Bernardo, Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.

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