London, 23 March (H.S.):

Manchester City delivered a masterclass Sunday at Wembley, shutting out Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final to claim their ninth title and first silverware in two years.

Nico O'Reilly stole the show in the second half, bagging a quickfire brace to sink the league-leading Gunners, who came in as heavy favorites but faded badly.

Pep Guardiola's masterminding now marks his fifth Carabao triumph – most ever – eclipsing Jose Mourinho, Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough.

The first half stayed goalless and cagey. City ramped up post-break; in the 60th they pounced on keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's fumble as O'Reilly nodded into an empty net.

Four minutes on Nunes whipped in from the right; O'Reilly powered home another header to make it 2-0 and seal it.

Arsenal frustration boiled over with Ben White's booking for a foul. A late Gabriel strike cannoned off the bar but City held firm.

Bernardo Silva hoisted the trophy amid roaring City fans; most Arsenal supporters had already streamed out. After a trophyless 2025 City proved they're still trophy hunters supreme.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar