"Kepa dallied on the ball, inviting the pressure that would inevitably swarm all over the Gunners and trigger their downfall. Had Raya started, Sunday may have been a very different story."
"Victory today would have gone some way in erasing the lingering fears over another derailment. But defeat at Wembley could serve as a catalyst for something much bleaker."
"City needed a hero at Wembley and they found a home-grown one. O'Reilly stepped up as City's savior with two headers to save their season."
Manchester City secured their first silverware of the season after Arsenal's disappointing performance at Wembley. Arsenal's hopes for a quadruple are dashed, and they must recover from this setback. Kepa Arrizabalaga's poor performance contributed to Arsenal's downfall, while City's James Trafford also faced scrutiny. Arsenal's past collapses resurfaced, raising concerns about their current form despite being competitive in the Premier League and Europe. City's O'Reilly emerged as a hero, scoring two crucial headers to lead his team to victory in a dominant second half.
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