Legend outlines the conditions for Arsenal to achieve a historic quadruple

A victory over Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final could open the door to history for Arsenal, as legend Alan Shearer believes the quadruple is entirely achievable.

English football stands at the threshold of an unprecedented event. Arsenal, under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, is not merely a title contender but is truly dominating on all four fronts: the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. In this context, the legendary former striker Alan Shearer has offered weighty insights on the Gunners' chance to make history.

According to Shearer, this Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Manchester City (March 22) is not just a regular cup match. It is a test of character and a catalyst for ultimate ambition. He emphasized: “If Arsenal wins the Carabao Cup, the quadruple is completely within reach”.

However, Shearer also warned that this is an immense challenge because Man City is in a desperate situation: “That is a big assumption because this is a very important match for both clubs, as it might be Man City's last chance to win a trophy”.

If they overcome the "mountain" named Pep Guardiola at Wembley, Shearer believes “the talk about winning four trophies will become even stronger, something that clearly has never happened before”.

Sharing Shearer's viewpoint, expert Micah Richards also praised Arsenal's squad valued over £250 million. Richards was particularly impressed with Arteta's scientific approach to matches in the Champions League arena:

“I look at how Arsenal plays defensively, they would be one of my favorite contenders. They have a better chance to win because of their defensive ability and always scoring goals”.

Furthermore, Richards confidently asserted that Arsenal is capable of "crushing" giants like Barcelona if the opponent plays riskily: “Arsenal would beat Barcelona. If Barcelona plays with a high-pressing lineup, Arsenal would definitely overwhelm them”. He believes stars like Gabriel Martinelli or new signing Viktor Gyokeres will have the perfect stage to punish any mistakes from the opposition.

With major rivals like Man City, Liverpool, or Chelsea showing signs of decline or being in a transition phase, this is the golden moment for Arsenal to capitalize. Richards noted that while the Carabao Cup is not the biggest trophy, it is a psychological launchpad: “Currently they are in the perfect position to win two massive trophies (Premier League and Champions League)”.

Arsenal has spent heavily and prepared meticulously for this scenario. Now, all eyes will converge on Wembley on March 22. A victory over Man City would not only bring the first cup of the season but also a resounding declaration: The great quadruple is no longer a distant dream.