"It's crunch time in the 2025/26 football season, with the first domestic competition of the year concluding this weekend when Arsenal and Manchester City meet at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final. Mikel Arteta's league-leading Gunners will be attempting to secure their first piece of silverware in almost six years, having reached their first final since they won the FA Cup in 2020."
"A bar stool at the Drayton is basically as close as you can get to pitchside without a ticket. You can see the stadium from the window, which means you can hear the roar from inside the stadium when Arsenal score at home. This place has a pretty strict home crowd only policy, and you'll want to get down early to secure a good spot in front of its one screen."
"Another lively spot within shouting distance of the stadium itself, the Tolly also attracts a huge pre-match crowd that spills out into the fenced off porches outside the entrance, where the pre-match atmosphere is sometimes bolstered by a live band. Make sure you check out its impressive collection of stickers from Arsenal fan clubs around the world."
Arsenal and Manchester City compete in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, marking the conclusion of the first domestic competition of the 2025/26 season. Arsenal, leading the league under Mikel Arteta, pursues their first silverware since winning the FA Cup in 2020. Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, aims to reverse their recent form after drawing with West Ham, leaving them nine points behind Arsenal in the title race. For fans without stadium tickets, numerous pubs across north London offer viewing experiences with strong atmospheres, including venues within sight of the stadium that capture the energy of match day.
Read at Time Out London
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