Arsenal and Birmingham reach Carling Cup Final

This year's Carling Cup Final will be contested by Arsenal and Birmingham, after the two sides advanced to the Wembley showpiece.Birmingham - who last won the League Cup in 1963 - are the surprise package of the tournament, and they beat West Ham 4-3 on aggregate to make it to the final. Their 3-1 win in the second leg was the pivotal result, with Craig Gardner's goal in extra-time sealing the most dramatic of wins for the Blues. And they will be joined at Wembley for the final by Arsenal, who will be trying to end their trophy drought against the Blues, when they will be heavy favourites. And they advanced to the final by defeating Ipswich Town over two legs, winning 3-1 on aggregate.With a place in Europe up for grabs for the winners, it will represent a superb opportunity for Birmingham to get back in and amongst European football. However, they will face a stern test against an Arsenal side that are once again challenging at the right end of the Premier League table.It would be a huge upset to see Birmingham topple Arsenal in the Carling Cup Final, which takes place on February 27 at Wembley.Watch the Carling Cup Final live: Arsenal v Birmingham City Tickets
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