DAWN OF A BLUE ERA

City’s crushing victory shows they are ready to dominate our game for YEARS to come

BRAVO

One crazy moment where he missed his kick. Not convincing

WALKER

Terrific early tackle, great pace and dominated the right

KOMPANY

Super all-round display, and scored a vital goal

OTAMENDI

Solid as a rock, Arsenal got very little change out of him

DANILO

Not as dynamic as Walker but Arsenal not able to expose his flaws

FERNANDINHO

Lucky not to be sent off for a second yellow before injury

GUNDOGAN

Solid if unspectacular, good passing and strong in possession

SILVA

Scored City’s third goal, deserved that as he was terrific

DE BRUYNE

This was not De Bruyne remotely at his best, but good moments

SANE

Not yet fully fit after injury but still too hot to handle for Arsenal

AGUERO IN the end, it turned into one of the most one-sided Wembley cup finals of all time.

It was a timely reminder of just how far Manchester City are ahead of Arsenal. The sorry truth was that City did not even need to be at their very best to embarrass and overrun the Gunners.

If Pep Guardiola’s first trophy signals the start of a new era of success at the Etihad, then this defeat should also signal the beginning of the end for Arsene Wenger. These clubs are moving in completely opposite directions, even if being judged against City is a very lopsided barometer, because the wind of change is blowing towards the Etihad.

This City team are also on course for the Premier League title, look genuine contenders for the Champions League, and the League Cup could be the first piece of an historic Treble.

Ignore Wenger’s disparaging remarks, Guardiola has raised the bar and set a new standard. City are the new kings of English football and the first part of the coronation took place as a blue moon rose over Wembley.

City were way better than Arsenal in every department: defensively, midfield and up front. In fairness, you could probably say that about most teams. But, crucially, when it came to heart and desire, the Blues also had way more than Arsenal.

The first half was at least competitive, but City made the Gunners look a complete shambles after the break, and the result could have been even more comprehensive.

None of the north Londoners’ big players turned up, while City’s were magnificent, as Sergio

MANCHESTER CITY