Pep Guardiola confirms Carabao Cup final selection decision two days before gameManchester City take on Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday and boss Pep Guardiola has already confirmed who will play in goal against the GunnersView 2 Images Pep Guardiola has spoken ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final vs Arsenal (Image: Getty Images)Pep Guardiola has confirmed that James Trafford will play in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. ‌Trafford, 23, has played a supporting role for City this season following his return to the club from Burnley in the summer. He has made just 12 appearances in all competitions so far, with Gianluigi Donnarumma being preferred but Guardiola has confirmed that the England man will play this weekend. ‌Trafford has played every minute of City’s Carabao Cup campaign so far this season, a run that is set to extend at Wembley. Being there [Wembley] is a big opportunity because you don't know when it's going to happen again.

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2026 16:47 UTC