Tijjani Reijnders has issued a clear warning to Arsenal ahead of next month’s Carabao Cup final, insisting Manchester City are determined to derail the Gunners’ quadruple ambitions as they look to restart their own trophy run.
City will face Arsenal at Wembley after brushing Newcastle aside 5–1 on aggregate in the semi-finals, setting up a heavyweight clash for the first major silverware of the season.
City target first trophy after difficult campaign
Manchester City head into the final months of the season competing on all four fronts, but with added motivation following what Reijnders described as a disappointing previous campaign by their standards.
Speaking after City sealed their place in the Carabao Cup final, the midfielder made it clear that the hunger within Pep Guardiola’s squad remains undiminished.
“It means a lot to get to the final. It’s a step closer to the trophy and we are very hungry,” — Tijjani Reijnders
Reijnders suggested that lifting the trophy against Arsenal could act as a catalyst for further success between now and the end of the season.
“It can give us a lot of confidence and an extra boost if we win that one — and we are ready. But first we have to win it, of course,” — Tijjani Reijnders
Wembley final carries extra meaning
The Carabao Cup final will mark Reijnders’ first appearance at Wembley with Manchester City, a milestone he admitted carries personal significance.
The midfielder revealed that memories of watching finals as a child have sharpened his focus, while the club’s recent history serves as daily motivation within the training ground.
“It would be nice for me, personally, to win my first trophy here at Manchester City. It’s another dream coming true,” — Tijjani Reijnders
Treble experience seen as key edge
City’s squad still contains several players who were part of the Treble-winning side in 2023, and Reijnders believes that experience could prove decisive on the biggest stage.
He explained that newer members of the squad are leaning on those voices as they prepare for another defining run-in.
“They will help us for sure, the Treble-winning players. They will tell us their experiences and that will help us,” — Tijjani Reijnders
Key Insights
- Manchester City face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final next month
- Both clubs remain alive in all four competitions
- Reijnders says City are “very hungry” to win silverware again
- Wembley final would be Reijnders’ first with City
- Treble-winning experience seen as crucial advantage
What’s Next
Attention now turns to preparations for the Wembley final, where City will aim to claim their first trophy of the season and halt Arsenal’s quadruple push. With league and European commitments also intensifying, the outcome of the Carabao Cup final could shape momentum for both sides heading into a decisive spring.
Will Manchester City’s big-game experience prove too strong for Arsenal at Wembley, or can the Gunners keep their quadruple dream alive?
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