‘We smell blood’: O’Reilly believes Wembley glory can reignite Manchester City title bid

Two-goal hero says City are ready to hunt down Arsenal as Rodri reckons Carabao Cup can be springboard in title race

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly lifts the trophy after winning the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley. 'We’re confident in ourselves, we know we can do it,' he said. Pic: Ben Whitley/PA Wire.

Nico O’Reilly has stated Manchester City “smell blood” as they hunt down Arsenal’s nine-point Premier League advantage following Sunday’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final triumph.

Two second-half headers by O’Reilly defeated Mikel Arteta’s team at Wembley to give City the season’s first major trophy. Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand on the leaders and host them next month at the Etihad Stadium.