Arteta implies Man City game has bigger significance than just Carabao Cup.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is confident that securing one trophy can lead to many more for his team. As the Gunners prepare for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, Arteta believes that a victory can give his side the necessary momentum to lift more trophies this season. After all, Arsenal is still in the running for a quadruple, sitting at the top of the Premier League table and in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Arteta and his team are the favorites to win against Sporting in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, and are also expected to advance past Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals. However, their immediate focus is on the Carabao Cup final against their fierce rivals at Wembley. This is a chance for Arteta to win his second major trophy as a manager, following his FA Cup triumph in 2020.

The 1993 League Cup is the last time Arsenal lifted this trophy, and Arteta is determined to change that. In his programme notes, Arteta wrote, "It's a chance to make some history for the club. We haven't won the League Cup since 1993, so it's about time we did it again.

That's what we all want, to work hard and make our supporters proud." He also emphasized the importance of delivering on the day and playing in the same manner that the team has throughout the competition, with the support of their fans. Arteta also believes that winning the Carabao Cup can bring something special to the team, adding more conviction, belief, and energy. "To be able to share a beautiful moment always brings you closer to having some other ones that are also really, really positive," he said.

He acknowledged the importance of this moment and called upon everyone - players, coaches, staff, and supporters - to work together towards achieving this goal. While Manchester City remains Arsenal's closest challengers in the Premier League, the nine-point difference makes it difficult for them to catch up. However, Pep Guardiola's side is still in the FA Cup and the Spaniard believes they are nearing their best form.

"I have the feeling in many things we're just underneath [our peak]," he said. "We will flourish, I have the feeling that it's close." When asked if a win at Wembley could impact the title race, Guardiola was cautious, saying, "I don't know. Winning helps just for the fact that winning helps [confidence].

But we can win on Sunday and then be bad in the league. I learned that in many competitions and many games with a short time of recovery you have to have the ability to forget and move forwards. Learn what you have to do better and this is what you have to do."