Premier League leaders Arsenal play Manchester City in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium this afternoon. Mikel Arteta's side currently sit top of the league table, holding a narrow advantage over Pep Guardiola's defending champions. According to the Premier League, Arsenal lead the standings with 67 points from 28 matches, while City follow in second place with 64 points.
Both managers seek to secure silverware during a period of intense competition for the domestic treble. Arsenal reached the final after defeating Liverpool in the semi-finals, while City overcame Newcastle United to secure their place. Manchester City have won this competition six times since 2014, whereas Arsenal last lifted the trophy in 1993, per Sky Sports records.
The result is expected to provide a psychological boost for the remaining league fixtures. Guardiola has rotated his squad throughout the tournament, but senior figures including Kevin De Bruyne are available for selection. Arteta is without injured defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports from The Guardian.
