Declan Rice and Gabriel's different reactions to Arsenal squad as Man City lifted trophyArsenal stars couldn't bear to watch Manchester City lift the Carabao Cup at Wembley as Mikel Arteta's side shift focus to Premier League title race with two months of the season remainingView 2 Images Declan Rice cut a frustrated figure as Arsenal watched Manchester City lift the Carabao Cup (Image: AFP or licensors)As Manchester City climbed the lengthy staircase to claim the Carabao Cup trophy at Wembley, Mikel Arteta assembled his disheartened Arsenal players on the pitch for a moment of contemplation. Seven pundits predict Arsenal vs Man City as Carabao Cup winners decided READ MORE :Eberechi Eze injury latest after Arsenal heartache and England squad withdrawal READ MORE :The anguish was etched across their faces and understandably so. But ultimately, all hope is not extinguished and that must be the principal motivation and focus during the international break and afterwards. ‌View 2 Images Arsenal fell short again as they lost to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final (Image: Getty Images)However, Arsenal remain in the driving seat in the Premier League and are solidly in command of their own fate. Now is not the moment to waver or contemplate the possibility of further heartbreak because Arsenal are presently so near to completing the task.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 09:21 UTC