Use StarSports’ promo code to get a £50 free bet ahead of the Carabao Cup final

Mar 20, 2026 - 12:45

Arsenal and Manchester City meet at Wembley on Sunday for the first piece of major silverware of the season, with Mikel Arteta chasing his first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup. City, meanwhile, are desperate to avoid another trophyless campaign.

Their last fixture at the Emirates in September ended 1-1, with Erling Haaland scoring early before Gabriel Martinelli’s 93rd-minute equaliser. Arsenal enter the final nine points clear of City in the Premier League table, though Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand.

City have failed to beat Arsenal in their last five meetings across all competitions, a run that includes a 5-1 thrashing at the Emirates last season. They will also need to quickly shake off their Champions League exit to Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Arsenal booked their place with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Chelsea in the semi-finals, while City demolished holders Newcastle 5-1 across two legs. The Gunners have reached their first domestic cup final since that 2020 FA Cup triumph, which is still Arteta’s only major honour as manager.

With silverware on the line, StarSports are giving new customers the chance to back their favourite with a £50 free bet. Simply sign up with code BET100GET50, place a qualifying £100 bet on any Premier League fixture this weekend at odds of evens or greater.

Score even more value with StarSports

Register with promo code BET100GET50, deposit and place a £100 bet on any of this weekend’s eight Premier League matches (odds evens+), from Bournemouth vs Man Utd on Friday to Tottenham vs Forest on Sunday.

Once settled, your £50 free bet will be credited automatically and must be used on Arsenal vs Man City before Sunday’s 6.30pm deadline.

That’s a timely boost for the first major final of the season, with silverware on the line and free bets ready for a huge 90 minutes at Wembley.

Can Arsenal end their Wembley hoodoo against City?

City won the last League Cup meeting between these sides 3-0 in the 2018 final, but Arsenal have found answers against Guardiola’s system in more recent league meetings.

The midfield battle will be decisive, pitching Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi against Rodri and Tijjani Rejinders, with both sides capable of controlling the tempo. Eberechi Eze is expected to be fit despite a minor knock, but Mikel Merino will miss out after foot surgery.

Arsenal to Win
Both Teams to Score

Arsenal have scored in 13 of their 14 home league games this season, while City have netted in every away match. Cup finals can be tighter, but recent meetings have averaged over two goals. With Haaland leading the line and Bukayo Saka in form, expect both teams to find the net in a tense Wembley showdown.

Understanding the offer

To qualify:

Register as a new StarSports customer ahead of the weekend (18+, UK only) using promo code BET100GET50.
Place a qualifying bet of £100 or more on any Premier League fixture this weekend (Friday to Sunday) at minimum odds of Evens (2.0)
Your £50 free bet will be credited automatically and must be used on Arsenal vs Man City (Sunday 22nd March) before 6.30pm

You’ll get:

£50 free bet for Arsenal vs Man City
Free bet must be used on a market with odds of Evens or better
Free bet cannot be split into smaller bets
Valid for use online only

Key terms and conditions of this StarSports offer

Qualifying bet must be placed between Friday 20th March and Sunday 22nd March
Minimum odds of evens (2.0) apply to qualifying bet
Free bet expires at 6.30pm Sunday 22nd March
Void or cashed out bets do not qualify
Free bet stakes not returned with winnings

*New customers only. 18+. UK residents. Bet £100 on any Premier League match this weekend at odds evens+ to get a £50 free bet for Arsenal vs Man City. Free bet valid until 6.30pm Sunday 22nd March. Restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org.*

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