It follows City's four consecutive triumphs between 2018 and 2021 and marks the ninth League Cup trophy in their history, with only Liverpool winning it more times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pep Guardiola has now won the famous trophy five times as City manager \u2013 an English football record. He stands above Brian Clough, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho (who all won four) as the manager with the most successes in the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In total, he\u2019s won 29 of his 39 games in the tournament, scoring 83 times and conceding just 26 goals. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Carabao Cup was Pep\u2019s first trophy as City boss, beating Arsenal 3-0 in 2018. Now, he\u2019s added to that legacy and become the most successful manager since the competition\u2019s inception in 1960.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
City were the better side after halftime and deserved their win against an Arsenal team that looked short of its usual sharpness, perhaps feeling the effects of a demanding Champions League outing in midweek.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
City captain Bernardo Silva, who has led the team with distinction throughout the season to date, described our latest trophy success as a special moment for all involved. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis is an incredibly proud moment for everyone at City,\u201d he said. \u201cWe love this competition and to win it by beating Arsenal, who have been excellent this season, is really special. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
City captain Bernardo Silva, who has led the team with distinction throughout the season to date, described our latest trophy success as a special moment for all involved. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
City remain in contention for the Premier League title, with Guardiola\u2019s side currently nine points adrift of leaders Arsenal with a game in hand. <\/p>\r\n\r\n